Environmental Management with Geographic Information Systems - Online

Overview

The PgDip/MSc programme in Environmental Management with GIS aims to provide an advanced education in Environmental Management. It provides specialist training in Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Management, Pollution Monitoring and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course aims to teach students the principles and practice of environmental management, the contribution of empirical and case study scientific research, and the manipulation and analysis of spatial environmental data.

Modules

Year one

Biodiversity Management

Pollution Monitoring



Year two

Optional:

Web-based GIS

Spatial Analysis

GIS for Environmental Management

Environmental Impact Assessment



Year three

Principles of GIS

Environmental Management Project



Optional:

Spatial Data Management

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Entry to the PgDip:

A degree in a science or other suitable discipline is required or you can demonstrate your ability to undertake the course through prior experiential learning.



Entry to the MSc:

You initially register for the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and if you complete the PgDip with an overall mark of 50% or higher you can then proceed to the MSc programme.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.



• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements



• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country

Your Application

You can apply directly to Ulster at any time of year. We advise that you submit your application no later than two weeks prior to your course start date. This is to ensure there is sufficient time for your application to be reviewed and, should you be made an offer, time for you to complete all the necessary pre-enrolment tasks.



Some programmes will have specific deadlines as additional selection (e.g. interview, portfolio submission etc) is required, so please check the course page to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your application.

Fully online - part-time by distance learning. You do not need to visit Ulster at any stage to successfully complete this course.



The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Environmental Management with GIS and the Master of Science (MSc) Environmental Management with GIS are linked courses. You must successfully complete the PgDip (120 credit points) before transferring to the MSc (a further 60 credit points), i.e.to get the full MSc you complete 180 credit points in total.



For the MSc an additional two semesters are required to complete the project module i.e. three years in total part-time (6 semesters).

Start Date: September 2026 and January 2027.

Careers and Opportunities

Students on the course join us from a variety of backgrounds:

• those working in the environmental sector who take the course as part of continuing professional development and to further career opportunities.

• those working in sectors that want to adopt environmental practices and ensure their activities are more environmentally sustainable.

• those wishing to change careers and move into the environmental sector



Key skills which will be developed are:

• Knowledge of drivers of environmental management

• Ecological monitoring

• Research analysis and data interpretation techniques

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

• Operation and use of Geographic Information Systems.