Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems is a full-time programme taught over 9 months.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 60 credits as follows:
GG6542	Fundamentals of GIS	15
GG6543	Programming for GIS	15
GG6544	Cloud-Based GIS	15
GG6545	Geographic Data Science	15
Total Credits		60

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

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Apply the skills and knowledge gained to real world problems through completion of in course industry facing projects.
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Explain the technical and industry facing concepts that underpin the technologies of Geographical Information Systems and Science (GIS) and related areas of Geoinformatics (e.g. global navigation satellite systems, geospatial data analysis, web applications).
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Apply knowledge of these technologies in a variety of sectors (e.g. local and national government, industry, commerce, the public sector, resource management) and at scales from the local to the global.
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Use a variety of Data Science and Geoinformatics methods and tools including computational analysis, fieldwork, numerical modelling and computer programming using several leading software and programming packages with immediate application in geo-spatial business processes.
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Prepare and present seminars, write reports and create cartographic and web-based Geoinformatics products to a professional standard.