Type: 
University
Region: 
Śląskie
Programme: 
Geography
Area: 
Science
Level: 
Master's Programme
Mode of studies: 
full-time programme
Duration: 
2 years (4 semesters)
Tuition fee: 
EU/EFTA citizens - no tuition fee; non-EU/EFTA citizens - to be announced
Degree awarded: 
Master of Science
Scholarships available: 
No
Application deadline: 
Sunday, 10 July, 2022
Language: 
EN
Day of semester start: 
Saturday, 1 October, 2022
Credits (ECTS): 
120
Admission requirements: 

The candidates with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Engineer’s degree diploma in the field of geography or related disciplines may apply for admission.

In the case of candidates from other degree diplomas (related disciplines) than geography, the decision on qualification to admission process is taken by the admission committee based on the analysis of obtained learning outcomes and curriculum of completed studies.

At the stage of admission process, candidates are obliged to submit a document confirming their knowledge of English language at least at B2 level.

The candidates who do not have a relevant document confirming their knowledge of English language are obliged to have an interview to check the level of knowledge of English language. 

Description: 

The master's degree study (4 semesters) in the area of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is intended for students who wish to develop their geographical knowledge based on working in the GIS environment. The curriculum includes general and introductory courses offering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specialized courses include: cartography and geodesy, geoinformation, satellite navigation, web and mobile GIS, satellite and aerial remote sensing, services in the area of unmanned aerial vehicles, terrestrial laser scanning, database management systems, GIS programming and modelling as well as courses covering quantitative and qualitative analyses and applications of GIS in environmental studies and spatial planning. Every student is required to submit a master's degree thesis.

Studies in the area of GIS prepare the graduate for employment in local and central  administration, spatial planning and landscape architecture, environmental protection units, crisis management centres,  business environment companies, geodesy and cartographic enterprises and research institutions.

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