The MSc in Geoinformatics is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Candidates for the MSc in Geoinformatics must normally hold a Second Class Honours, grade I or above, in a primary degree in a cognate area, e.g. Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or a cognate discipline.

Candidates with a Second Class Honours, grade II, but with proven experience in an area of Geoinformatics, or with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology, can be considered for a place following interview and/or written or practical assessment by the programme team of the MSc in Geoinformatics.

The number of places is limited and selection will be based on academic achievement, relevant work experience, and a personal statement from the applicant. The Head of Department must approve candidates.

All modules are core and will be completed within a 12 month period, with 60 credits of Part I required for the Postgraduate Diploma, and 90 credits of Parts I and II required for the MSc.

Part I

GG6501 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (5 credits)
GG6502 Introduction to Remote Sensing (5 credits)
GG6504 Digital image Processing (5 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6505 Applications of Geoinformatics (10 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6531 Computer Programming for GIS Applications (5 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6533 Spatial Ecology and GIS (5 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6535 Data Visualisation (5 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6536 Geospatial Data Analysis (10 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)
GG6537 Internet GIS (10 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)

Part II

GG6511 Dissertation in Geoinformatics (30 credits) (not on offer in 2020/21)

Postgraduate Diploma exit award:
Students who successfully complete 60 credits in Part I may choose to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Geoinformatics (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Explain the theoretical and practical principles and concepts that underpin the technologies of Geographical Information Systems and Science (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and related areas of Geoinformatics (e.g. global navigation satellite systems, geospatial data analysis, web applications);
• 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;
• Appreciate the current uses and users of Geoinformatics within Irish industry, policy and education, and evaluate how the discipline will support future economic and social developments in the country;
• Use a variety of Geoinformatics methods and tools including computational analysis, fieldwork, numerical modelling and computer programming using several leading software and programming packages;
• Prepare and present seminars, write reports and create cartographic and web-based Geoinformatics products to a professional standard;
• Apply the Geoinformatics skills and knowledge gained to real world problems through completion of an independent project based on directed research.
• Prepare a research paper according to the format of a standard scientific journal.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Explain the theoretical and practical principles and concepts that underpin the technologies of Geographical Information Systems and Science (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and related areas of Geoinformatics (e.g. global navigation satellite systems, geospatial data analysis, web applications);
• 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;
• Appreciate the current uses and users of Geoinformatics within Irish industry, policy and education, and evaluate how the discipline will support future economic and social developments in the country;
• Use a variety of Geoinformatics methods and tools including computational analysis, fieldwork, numerical modelling and computer programming using several leading software and programming packages;
• Prepare and present seminars, write reports and create cartographic and web-based Geoinformatics products to a professional standard.