GIS: Geographical Information System for the Social Sciences

Education facts

Code: SGER50

<p>The course is taught in the second term of the Master's Programme in Human Geography (120 credits) and is also offered as a freestanding course.</p><p>The course aims to provide an introduction to the rapidly growing field of GIS, for students interested in applying it within their research or work. The course introduces students to some key conceptual debates and developments in GIS, and it provides an introduction to the most important theories and practises of GIS.</p> <p>During the course the students will learn about the potential applications of GIS within various fields of study. An introduction to the principles of GIS as well as the main state-of-the-art issues will be covered in the theoretical lectures.</p><p>http://keg.lu.se/en/education/academics/freestanding-courses</p>

Entry requirements

At least 150 credits, including a Bachelor thesis in a discipline in social sciences, economics and management, social science-oriented disciplines in humanities, or another corresponding educational background. English 6/English course B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• GIS: Geographical Information System for the Social Sciences

  Lund University

  Start date: 23 March 2026

  End date: 26 April 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %