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Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses MSc Geospatial Data Analysis

MSc Geospatial Data Analysis

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 20,500
Country Rank#2
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are considered essential tools to spatially explore, analyze, visualize and disseminate data; and these skills are increasingly highly sought after in the workplace. The MSc in Geospatial Data Analysis will provide you with strong theoretical, conceptual and practical foundation on spatial analytics, covering legislative requirements and ethical considerations. The aim of the programme is to provide you with the skillset for real-world spatial exploration of social, economic and environmental patterns and interactions in support of evidence-based planning and decision-making. It will afford you the opportunity to apply acquired skills in pragmatic contextual settings.

Course Content
Core Modules Stage 1
- Research Design
  GEOG40390
- Dissertation
  GEOG40520
- Introduction to ArcGIS
  GEOG40820
- Advanced GIS
  GEOG40870
- Remote Sensing
  GEOG40890
- Research Design II
  GEOG40950
Optional Modules Stage 1
- GIS, Cultural Heritage and Spatial Thinking
  ARCH41340
- Critical Geopolitics of Europe
  GEOG40450
- Reimagining Dublin: An Interdisciplinary Exploration in Urban Regeneration
  GEOG40750
- Physical Geography of Cities
  GEOG40780
- Global South Fieldwork: Vietnam
  GEOG40830
- Practical Environmental Assessment
  GEOG40860
- Population Patterns and Challenges
  GEOG40880
- International Urban Fieldwork
  GEOG40940
- Coastal Risks
  GEOG40960
- Critical Geographies: Spatialising Power and Inequalities
  GEOG40970
- INFOMAR marine seabed data
  GEOG40990
- INFOMAR marine survey data
  GEOG41000
- Social Simulation: Methods and Models
  SOC40640
Entry Requirement
- Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent at bachelors level.
- Relevant professional or voluntary experience may be considered as part of the application process.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- Applicants should have basic computer skills
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,500
Career Prospect
This programme will provide you with practical and applied GIS/remote sensing abilities as well as a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers. Graduates of this programme may progress to doctoral study or to careers in:
- Evironmental and planning consultancies
- Government departments and local authorities
- State and semi-state agencies (e.g. Central Statisitics Office, Environmental Protection Agency, Ordnance Survey of Ireland)
- Industry (e.g. ESRI, Google)
- Think tanks and research bodies

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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