Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are now a major component of information technology – and if students are interested in pursuing a career in this innovative, exciting field, University of Portsmouth's MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS) degree course will give students the tools to succeed.

In this MSc Geographical Information Systems degree course, students will learn practical GIS skills using the same software tools employed by professionals in the field. They'll analyze spatial data through their own project work and build on their previous geographical studies, creating distinctive methods of data analysis, algorithms and software tools.

Once students graduate, they'll be well placed to pursue a career as a geographical information science specialist within local and national government, health authorities, environment and conservation organizations, or in university-based research.