Program Overview
The Spatial Information Management at Dublin Institute Of Technology is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Spatial Information Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Spatial Information Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- GNSS & Coordinate Reference Systems
- Geographic Information Science 1
- Project Management.
- Remote Sensing Technologies
- Geographic Information Science 2
- Spatial Information Management.
- Information Systems Architecture
- Spatial Databases
- Case Studies in GI Applications.
- Organizational Geo-Information Management Strategies
- e-Government & the Information Society
- Spatial Data Infrastructures.
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
In order to be admitted to the programme, students should have a minimum of a 2.2 in an honours degree (level 8 NQAI) or equivalent.
Applications will also be considered from candidates who do not have the minimum academic requirements set out above but who do have significant relevant industry experience. In this situation candidates must have:
- At least 5 years relevant experience in a management capacity, and
- Have a qualification in a related discipline of at least equivalent to NQAI level 7, or other relevant qualification as accepted by the DIT Admissions and Exemptions Committee.
- Such applicants may also be requested to submit a portfolio of their work to facilitate the evaluation of their application.
Selection will be made, following interview, using the following criteria.
- Academic and or professional qualifications
- Relevant professional employment experience
- Evidence at interview of (a) a commitment to a career in spatial information management; (b) an interest in , and critical awareness of, the role of GI in society; and (c) evidence of interest in postgraduate spatial information research.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin Institute Of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Tallaght, Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months