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- Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7
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- Ulster University
- Duration
- This course is fully online and full-time, with no requirement to visit Ulster University at any stage. PG Diploma: 8 months full-time MSc: 12 months full-time As a distance learning student, you can choose your own study hours each week. However, as a full-time student, you should expect to dedicate an average of 35-40 hours per week to the course. Part-time enrolment is also available (please refer to the separate prospectus entry for details on course duration and study hours per week). This course is fully online and part-time, with no requirement to visit Ulster University at any stage. PG Diploma: 2 academic years part-time MSc: 3 academic years part-time As a distance learning student, you can choose your own study hours each week. However, as a part-time student, you should expect to dedicate an average of 17-20 hours per week to the course. Full-time enrolment is also available (please refer to the separate prospectus entry for details on course duration and study hours per week). Students wishing to study at a slower pace than the standard part-time course can enrol for one module per semester instead of two.
Programme summary
Empower your future: Gain hands-on GIS skills through flexible learning to secure your career.
Entry requirements
The normal requirement is an Honours degree (2:2 or above) with a substantial component of geography, environmental science or computing, but we will consider applicants with other equivalent and relevant qualifications or experience on an individual basis. 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
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