Don’t have the time to commit to a full Masters? Want to gain knowledge in a specific topic? Looking to further your continuing professional development? Our short courses are the perfect solution.
We offer Masters-level modules in environmental management, environmental toxicology, GIS and remote sensing that can be taken as short courses. Because our courses are online distance learning, they provide you with the flexibility to study from almost anywhere and to combine study with employment or other commitments.
You can take individual modules as CPD, or work towards a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters. We have been teaching our courses through e-learning for over 20 years, so we have the expertise, e-learning resources and experienced staff needed to help you succeed.
These modules are available as short courses:
- Environmental Impact Assessment (runs on alternate years: next intake 2022-23)
- Biodiversity Management (runs on alternate years: next intake 2023-24)
- Pollution Monitoring (runs on alternate years: next intake 2022-23)
- Water Management (runs on alternate years: next intake 2022-23)
- Principles of GIS (runs every year)
- Introduction to Remote Sensing (runs every year)
- GIS Databases (runs every year)
- GIS in Business and Society (runs every year)
- Web-based GIS (runs every year)
For details of content, fees, entry requirements, student testimonials and to apply online, follow the links below. Contact GES@Ulster.ac.uk if you have any questions about the courses or application process.
Short Courses
Biodiversity Management Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course aims to provide the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and implementing biodiversity management.
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Environmental Data Analysis Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This short course introduces participants to information technology and presentation skills relevant to the environmental manager/researcher.
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Environmental Toxicology Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course provides knowledge and skills necessary to understand the impact of chemicals in the environment.
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GIS Databases Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course examines the methods by which data can be stored, accessed and manipulated in order to provide high quality databases for GI Systems
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GIS in Business and Society Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course introduces GIS relevant management and decision making concepts in business and society.
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GIS in Business and Society Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2022/23 entry year
This course introduces GIS relevant management and decision making concepts in business and society.
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Principles of GIS Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course introduces the theory and practice of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
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Programming for GIS and Remote Sensing Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2022/23 entry year
This module gives students an introduction to programming skills and their application in GIS and Remote Sensing.
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Remote Sensing Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course addresses the scope of remotely-sensed images as another source of GIS data as well as extending mutual benefits of data integration.
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Web-based GIS Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course provides an introduction to web-based GIS using a range of languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.