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Geographical Information Science (GIS) & Archaeology

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Tuition GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 05 August 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Geographical Information Science (GIS) & Archaeology at The University of Edinburgh 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 Science (GIS) & Archaeology 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 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geographical Information Science (GIS) & Archaeology 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

Course Structure

  1. Principles of GIS for Archaeologists
  2. Introduction to Spatial Analysis
  3. Spatial Modelling
  4. Research Practice & Project Planning
  5. Dissertation
  6. Distributed GIS
  7. Frontiers in Archaeology: Research Seminars
  8. Fundamentals for Remote Sensing
  9. Object Oriented Software Engineering: Principles
  10. Object Orientated Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms
  11. Advanced Spatial Database Methods
  12. Byzantine Archaeology: The Archaeology of the Byzantine Empire and its Neighbours AD500\x96850
  13. GeoVisualisation
  14. Further Spatial Analysis
  15. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
  16. Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing
  17. The Scottish Lowlands: Archaeology and Landscape before the Normans
  18. Theoretical Archaeology
  19. Archaeology and Environment

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.

We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industrial or business experience.

English language requirements

All applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:

  • an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
  • IELTS\xc2\xa0Academic: total 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each module)
  • TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 20 in each module)
  • PTE(A): total 67 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections; the "Enabling Skills" sections are not considered)
  • CAE\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0CPE: total 185 (at least 169 in each module)
  • Trinity\xc2\xa0ISE:\xc2\xa0ISE\xc2\xa0III with a pass in all four components

Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than two and a half years old at the beginning of your degree programme. Language tests must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 23,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh 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.

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  • Application Deadline 05 August 2026
  • Start Date 2017-09-11
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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