Ulster University
Environmental Management and Geographic Information Systems (E-Learning) PgDip
Ulster University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This programme in Environmental Management with GIS provides an advanced education in environmental management, with an emphasis on the concepts and methods for analysing spatial environmental data which are encapsulated within geographic information systems. You will learn the principles and practice of environmental management within the contexts of biodiversity management and the contribution of empirical and case study scientific research, as well as fostering advanced knowledge and skills in the manipulation and analysis of spatial environmental data.

Key skills which will be developed are:

  • Biodiversity management plans and site restoration design

  • Ecological monitoring

  • Environmental management systems

  • Research analysis and data interpretation techniques

  • Management, processing, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of geo-spatial data

  • Operation and use of geographic information systems.

The majority of students on the course are already working in industry or public services and taking the course has helped them to gain promotion and/or change careers as a result of their new skills.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Environmental Management and Geographic Information Systems (E-Learning), PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About Ulster University

Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.

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Where is this programme taught

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