Course Catalogue

Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT GEOG5123

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

A skills core course for selected PGT students in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, covering academic and professional topics including communication and professional development.

Timetable

Up to two hours per week, arranged within a single day each week over three weeks per semester.

Requirements of Entry

Enrolled on one of the following PGT programmes (MSc or Diploma):

Geospatial and Mapping Sciences 

Land and Hydrographic Surveying

Land and Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement

GeoInformation Technology and Cartography

Sustainable Water Environments

Environmental Futures

Excluded Courses

GEOG5021: Research and Professional Issues in Geomatics

GEOG5057: Research and Professional Issues in Sustainable Water Environments

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

An individual reflective written assignment and group designed oral presentation.

Course Aims

For students to develop and demonstrate a baseline level of academic and professional skills including, but not restricted to: oral communication, group work, and personal reflection.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

- Work in a collaborative setting.

- Reflectively discuss personal and collaborative effectiveness.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions