Department of Geography

About this Programme

The Minor in Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Sustainability focuses on developing an understanding of spatial analysis. It is built around the concepts of collecting, analysing, sharing, interpreting and the visualisation of spatial data. Due to the analytic concepts, techniques, and applications of geospatial data, it is foremost a science. As the science grows, so too does this discipline’s ability to comfortably bridge the social sciences, biophysical sciences and humanities grow. It follows that the applications of Geospatial Science range from natural and social sciences to marketing and communications. Thus, emphasizing the critical and essential role that GIS plays in the world today.

Admissions Criteria:

To engage in the BSc Minor in GIS, you must satisfy the following specific subject requirements:

• 2 CAPE Science subjects (Units I & II) or ‘A’ Level equivalent, and a pass in Biology/Human & Social Biology/Integrated Science/Agricultural Science at CSEC level, OR
• 2 CAPE subjects, one (1) of which must be Environmental Science or Geography or Biology OR
• Certificate in Environmental Geography, OR
• Certificate in Agriculture, OR
• An approved associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Potential Careers and Employment Opportunities

• GIS Specialist
• GIS Engineer
• Geospatial Analyst
• Cartographer
• GIS technician
• GIS Coordinator
• Data Information Specialist

Application Procedure

To apply to our programme click the following link: https://sta.uwi.edu/apply/

Tuition and Fees

For information on tuition and fees click the following link: https://sta.uwi.edu/resources/documents/UndergraduateFeeBklt.pdf

Registration Procedures

1. Get your Registration Information
2. Register for Gate eService ID (T & T nationals if applicable)
3. Go to Academic Advising
4. Select Courses Online
5. Enrol in FEE Pay to Obtain Financial Clearance (New and mandatory)
6. Get Your UWI ID / Smart Card
7. Maintain Financial Clearance 

Gate Application Procedures

1. Register for Gate e-Service ID
2. GATE Means Testing 2020
3. Gate Policies
4. Additional Information
5. REGISTER FOR GATE E-SERVICE ID

Programme Course Listing

A minor in GIS would require successful completion of 6 credits of Level 1 prerequisites and a total of 15 credits at the advanced level consisting of 12 credits of core courses, and any 3 credits of elective courses. Elective courses are subject to prerequisite and can be taken from Level II/III.