MSc Geographical Information Science in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

University of Leeds | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 29,000
(c. USD38,934.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Geospatial Information Science (GIS) plays a vital role in modern society, serving diverse sectors with its applications. Industries spanning logistics and risk assessment to municipal development and public administration rely heavily on GIS technology, whose influence continues to expand rapidly. This growing demand explains why global enterprises actively seek skilled GIS professionals to synthesize spatial data that shapes their long-term planning and operational choices.

Our Master's program in Geospatial Information Science emphasizes the theoretical foundations, technical implementations, and computational methodologies of GIS, especially as they relate to social, economic, and environmental studies. The curriculum provides comprehensive training in GIS platforms and database solutions applicable to commercial, healthcare, and urban development contexts, complemented by elective courses that let you specialize in fields aligned with your career goals and informed by our institution's cutting-edge academic research.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a relevant subject such as geography, earth or environmental science, economics or a social science, mathematics, computer science or other subjects where good numeracy and/or computing skills can be demonstrated.
Relevant work experience and professional training courses are viewed positively and are taken into account particularly for candidates whose first degree grade falls below the normal minimum requirement.
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) at 88 overall with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

Tuition GBP 29,000

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