MSc
This structured research programme in Geocomputation aims to:
• Build capacity for independent research.
• Enhance advanced specialist knowledge in Geocomputation alongside transferable and generic skills.
• Enable students to disseminate their research.
In addition to the modules associated with this particular course, this structured programme offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to select from modules taught on the MSc in Geocomputation and professional skills training modules offered by different faculties or modules offered by other Departments which are of particular interest, for example research commercialisation.
Students must take a minimum of 10 credits in taught modules (at least 5 in generic/transferable modules and at least 5 in subject specific/advanced specialist modules) from the Structured PhD programme.
This structured PhD programme in Geocomputation aims to:
•Build capacity for independent research.
•Enhance advanced specialist knowledge in Geocomputation alongside transferable and generic skills.
•Enable students to disseminate their research.
In addition to the modules associated with this particular course, this Structured PhD programme offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to select from modules taught on the MSc in Geocomputation and professional skills training modules offered by different faculties or modules offered by other Departments which are of particular interest, for example research commercialisation.
Students must take a minimum of 30 credits in taught modules (15 in generic/transferable modules and 15 in subject/specialist modules) and not exceed 90 credits in taught modules over the duration of their Structured PhD programme.
Comment
The NCG is a leading international research centre committed to extending the understanding and utilisation of geographical data. Geocomputation encompasses the collection, storage, visualisation and analysis of spatial data and its application in addressing a variety of social, economic and environmental issues. The NCG's research impacts on a wide range of areas including health, environment, social policy, and the geosciences.