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Applied Cartography

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The focus of the course is applied, advanced cartography. This entails in-depth understanding of fonts, colour and symbols, as well as corresponding practical applications in GIS in terms of labelling techniques, colour choice and symbolization. Theoretical and critical views of GIS as a tool, as well as maps as conveyors of information, are also given attention. Furthermore, the course provides an introduction to the post-processing of maps in raster and vector graphics software (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, respectively).

 

Are you interested in what students think about the course? If you send an email to Fredrik Gärling, you can receive the latest course evaluation.

Application and eligibility

Applied Cartography, 7.5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Autumn Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

1 October 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
 

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-29079

Application

The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 19,038

Total fee

SEK 19,038

Starts

1 October 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
 

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-F2912

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 January 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 19,038

Total fee

SEK 19,038

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Geography
Contactperson for the course is:
Magnus Strömgren