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Meet Ian Brown, Programme responsible

Who should apply to this programme?  
Geographers, geoscientists, biology-Earth sciences who want to develop their knowledge and skills in geodata management and spatial analysis with GIS and remote sensing.  
 
What is specific for this programme? 
The programme focuses on the development of knowledge towards real everyday applications in geography and earth sciences. 
 
Is there an opportunity for studies abroad and internships? 
Yes. We have had students who have worked from the Arctic to Africa. 
 
How do you think the students should consider when choosing optional (elective) courses within the programme? 
Students can choose from a wide range of courses: modeling, statistics and programming have been chosen by former students e.g. 
 
What skills do students acquire after graduation? 
GIS and geodata skills. 
 
What kind of jobs do the students usually get after their studies? 
Consulting jobs in geodata, planning and jobs within municipalities, county administrative boards or authorities. 
 
What is most fun with this education? 
Group work, problem solving, the opportunity to explore socially important problems and new technologies (satellite data, drones, topics such as environmental health and climate). 
 
How is it to teach on this programme?! 
Fun, challenging. The student groups are very diverse with students from different backgrounds and countries. 
 
Anything else you would like to tell us about the education? 
We have had very positive feedback from employers! 
 
What do you do when you're not researching/teaching? 
Sleeping and running. 
 
What is your research subject? 
Snow, ice sheets, radar, ecosystems. 
 
What education did you choose?  
Geography and history, both interesting topics with societal relevance. 
 
Your best tip for an aspiring student? 
Follow your interests!