acquire the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and practical experience you need to launch a successful career in the fields of gis, applied policy research or spatial data analysis. **course description** this course will provide you with the mix of technical skills, practical experience and theoretical understanding you need to launch a successful career in the fields of gis, applied policy research or spatial data analysis. you’ll develop a wide variety of knowledge in areas such as advanced spatial analysis, geovisualisation, policy applications of gis in practice, and thematic mapping and cartogram creation. please see our university website for the most up-to-date course information.