Geographic Science involves three fields of activity - Spatial Data Provision (measuring the land), Geographic Information Science and Land Management. Spatial Data Provision involves the collection of data relating to the Earth (spatial data). Instruments such as GPS receivers, terrestrial airborne (including drones) and spaceborne cameras and scanners, electronic distance and angle measuring instruments (total stations) and much more, are used to collect precise data which is then processed to create digital maps and 3D models of our landscape for development, monitoring and planning. We collect and apply these data on construction sites, on the land, offshore and underground to meet the needs of a range of users. Geographic Information Science (GIS) lets us visualise, question, analyse and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns and trends that enable better decisions about location to be made. This involves 3D modelling, computer visualisation, spatial analysis in GIS and delivery of the results and products (including location based services) to the client. The third activity of Geographic Science is Land Management. This deals with the four main Land Administration systems - Land Value for Taxation, Land Tenure for Ownership of Property, Land Use for Planning, and Land Development for Construction and Conservation.

Entry Requirements: 2018 CAO Points 308 Minimum Number of Subjects Honours 6 2H5s Minimum Grade in Maths Eng OR Irish O4/H7 O6/H7