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Geographical Information Management (PgDip PgCert)

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Tuition GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cranfield, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Geographical Information Management (PgDip PgCert) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 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 Geographical Information Management (PgDip PgCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geographical Information Management (PgDip PgCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.


Course modules

Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.

GIS and Spatial Data Management

Module Leader
  • Dr Joanna Zawadzka
Aim
    Geographical information is increasingly prevalent in our daily life, affecting personal leisure activities as much as business services and the workplace. Geographical information represents a key theme in environmental management and it has been estimated that some 80% of the data used for environmental, business and policy-oriented decision-making is geographical in nature. Such spatial data requires a structured approach in its management if the maximum benefit is to be derived from analysis and dissemination. This module provides a solid introduction to the issues concerning the management of spatial information and the tools to do so, with a predominant focus on ESRI’s software solutions. 
Syllabus

    Spatial data models and database structures – vectors, rasters, topology, ordered and indexed lists, hierarchical, network, relational, object oriented, hybrid, metadata.
    Mapping fundamentals – geodesy, projections, cartography, abstraction of the real world into map form.
    Analysis approaches – database manipulation, reclassification, overlay, spatial modelling.
    Data specification and standards – use cases, interoperability, metadata.
    Data visualisation.
Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

  • Define the functional components of a GIS, projections, data and modelling processes for managing spatial data.
  • Organise and integrate, using appropriate data structures, spatial and aspatial data within a GIS.
  • Analyse, evaluate and prepare data within appropriate spatial databases structures for information dissemin

    Admission Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    A first or second class UK Honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

    Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and we recommend booking an IELTS for UKVI test.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Cranfield University 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 Cranfield University

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    Application Information
    • Start Date 2017-10-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months
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