MSc in GIS & Remote Sensing

Course Description: Geographic Information Science is the science underlying geographic concepts, applications, and systems. Geographic Information Science or Systems are used to interpret location-based geographic information, which has now evolved into a sound academic discipline. In general, the term GIS describes any information system that integrates, stores, edits, analyzes, shares, and displays geographic information. GIS applications are tools that allow users to create interactive queries (user-created searches), analyze spatial information, edit data in maps, and present the results of all these operations.

Duration: Two years

Entry Requirements:

• A Degree from a recognized University
• Special Enrollment:
  • Officers in the rank of Captain and above in Sri Lanka (SL) Army or the Equivalent ranks in the SL Navy and SL Air Force
  • Officers in the rank of Inspector and above in the SL Police
  • 15 years of experience after commissioning as the captain in the SL Army or the equivalent ranks in the SL Navy, SL Air Force, and Inspectorate in the SL Police.
• A good command of both Spoken and Written English.

SLQF Levels: 10

Contact Details:

Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695

Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk

 

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MPhil & PhD

Course Description: MPhil & PhD degrees are offered in various subject areas under Multidisciplinary Studies. The program allows students to engage in advanced research and contribute to their chosen field of study.

Duration:

• MPhil: Two years
• PhD: Three years

Entry Requirements (MPhil):

1. A Bachelor’s Honors Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 credits in the relevant field.
2. A Bachelor’s Honors Degree of Level 6 with a minimum of 30 credits in a related field and successful completion of a qualifying examination.
3. A Bachelor’s Degree of level 5 with a minimum GPA of 3 and successful completion of a qualifying examination which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF 6 in the same or related field.
4. A qualification of SLQF levels 7 or above in the relevant field.
5. Completion of NVQ Level 7 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of a qualifying examination which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF level 6 or 7 as determined by the University.

Entry Requirements (PhD):

1. Masters of Philosophy Degree.
2. Master’s Degree.
3. Bachelor’s Degree of Level 6 with a minimum GPA of 3 with or without a qualifying examination as determined by the University.
4. A holder of Bachelor’s Degree Honors of Level 6 who has registered to follow an MPhil Degree may be upgraded to PhD level after a minimum period of one year provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit.
5. A Bachelor’s Degree of level 5 with a minimum GPA of 3 and successful completion of a qualifying examination which will be conducted after completion of 30 credits equivalent to SLQF level 6 in the same or related field and register to follow an MPhil Degree may be upgraded to PhD level after a minimum period of one year provided his/her research competencies are of exceptional merit.

SLQF Levels: MPhil- 11, PhD- 12

Contact Details:
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Phone: 0112802695

Assistant Registrar: 0115523642
Email: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk