Lecturers Explain the Benefits of Studying GIS at TU Dublin

The lecturers at TU Dublin are passionate about providing their GIS students with the skills they need to kickstart a fulfilling career. Geographic Information Systems and location-based technologies are all around us, they are used in filming, virtual reality, and the gaming industry, plus there are many more uses that haven’t even been envisaged yet. The courses at TU Dublin include a mix of classroom, lab, and fieldwork allowing students to generate, measure, monitor, and model geospatial data. Students learn from industry experts and benefit from small class sizes for a personalised learning experience. The program also provides the support students need to get started in a successful career after graduation.

TU Dublin hosts career fairs and helps to organise work placements for GIS students. The graduates of TU Dublin have a 100% employment rate due to the high demand for qualified GIS specialists. There are countless career opportunities in a range of sectors from construction, land surveying, and architecture to utilities, infrastructure, and planning. The technology is also used in wildlife conservation, mapping of new terrain, and environmental sustainability. The GIS community is also involved with the development of GIS Students at TU Dublin. Esri provides Esri’s ArcGIS System to the students and works with lecturers to provide ongoing support. Topcon Dublin has donated state-of-the-art survey equipment to the university allowing students to gain valuable hands-on experience collecting data.

The program at TU Dublin is designed to equip students with specialised skills to them better understand data and become better problem solvers who are confident in making evidence-based decisions in their future careers. The GIS Courses at TU Dublin are ideal for a hands-on learner that may have an interest in information technology, construction studies, maths, and database management/analysis. Visit the TU Dublin website to view course options and see how you can become a part of the growing GIS community in Ireland and Northern Ireland. https://www.tudublin.ie/

About Esri Ireland: Esri Ireland specialises in the application of geographic information systems, helping customers record where things happen and analyse why, with the aim of providing insight and helping them to make better decisions. As Esri’s official point of presence on the island of Ireland it has, since 2002, partnered with both the public and private sector to help them understand the impact of geography on their business. Recognised as a Best Workplace in Ireland for seven consecutive years 2017-2023(Small Business Category), Esri Ireland is part of the Esri Global Network, a billion-dollar privately held software company with over 10,000 employees worldwide. Find out more about Esri Ireland via www.esri-ireland.ie


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