Cranfield University's MSc Geographical Information Management is a unique postgraduate course providing a balanced coverage of the key GIS technologies - GIS, remote sensing, GPS and spatial data management.

Whether you study full or part-time, this course prepares you for a challenging career in a range of commercial, industrial and research sectors that now routinely make use of GI technologies. You will develop specialist skills and acquire experience of spatial problem solving.

With a top UK university ranking for staff to student ratio, Cranfield provides a very different learning environment. You will be taught in small groups by academic experts and visiting lecturers from industry, and have all the support you need throughout your programme of study from our specialist academic team.

The course comprises eight assessed modules, three group projects and an individual research project. The group projects enable the realism of real life projects to be introduced, and the individual research project provides an opportunity to study a problem in some detail.

Entry requirements: Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a wide range of backgrounds such as geography, geology, environmental sciences, surveying, engineering, agriculture/forestry. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.

The course does not require any prior knowledge of GIS, remote sensing or GPS.

"I was looking to retrain from my previous career, and the Geographical Information Management course was an opportunity to enter a developing and exciting new field. I found Cranfield to have a professional atmosphere not unlike work. Teaching staff were approachable and you were treated more as an equal. I acquired a variety of skills, both technical and professional. I gained up-to-date skills in the subject area which were very marketable to employers, and transferable skills such as project management, team working and effective communication. I would definitely recommend the course".

Why study at Cranfield University?

When you come to Cranfield you are choosing a wholly postgraduate UK university ranked number one for staff to student ratio, and in the top five UK research intensive universities. You will be surrounded by, and studying with, like-minded people in a professional environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities. You will also benefit from 'excellent' ^* rated teaching, informed by cutting-edge research, our international community and our global network of contacts. Following graduation you will have the skills and knowledge required to make an immediate contribution to any employer. Cranfield graduates are highly sought after with 94% employed before graduation.

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