Course structure

The course comprises eight assessed modules, a group project and an individual research project.

The early part of the Geographical Information Management programme is structured around a series of taught modules consisting of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations and practical classes taken during the autumn and spring. Each module forms the sole unit of study for a period of two weeks. One examination is sat at the beginning of January and the second examination takes place at the end of April. An opportunity to undertake a project in the style of a consultancy is offered on the full time programme and is conducted during May. The period June to August is devoted to an individual project. Additionally, the taught component of the programme is supported by visits and seminars. The individual modules are linked through case studies and practical work so that different aspects of the geographical information technologies are integrated.The three elements of the course are assessed as follows:

Taught modules:  40%
Group projects:  20%*
Individual project: 40%

*For part-time students a dissertation can replace the group project.

The full-time course is of 12 months' duration. The modular format of the taught element permits a high degree of flexibility of attendance at Cranfield for part-time students who may commence the course at any time during the year.

Part-time

Part-time programmes are structured in a similar way to the full-time programme and comprise eight one-week assessed modules, a group project (or dissertation), and an individual project, which results in the production of a thesis. Part-time students are normally expected to complete their MSc in two to five years. The modular nature of the programmes allows students a degree of flexibility in the number and order of modules completed each year. Students may commence the course at any time during the year. Please refer to our Part-time MSc programmes page for further information.

Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

Delivered and assessed at Masters level, the PgDip represents the taught element of the associated MSc. Students are expected to complete eight modules and a group project.

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

Delivered and assessed at Masters level, the PgCert comprises a subset of the syllabus for the taught element of the associated MSc/PgDip course. Students are expected to complete six modules.