These are closely supported by staff to ensure the progress of individual students. You will have a personal tutor who gives advice and monitors progress. Much of the course materials include lecture notes, module guides and workshop notes are made available on the University Intranet. You are strongly recommended to enrol on the sandwich degree. The year in industry provides numerous benefits including enhanced employment prospects.
Opportunities exist in both information technology and business environments.
The course combines coursework with end of semester examinations, although some modules are assessed only by coursework. This may include essays, practical exercises, problem solving workshops and reports on group projects. In the final year you will use your understanding of GIS to prepare a project.