Geographic Information Technology
Why choose Geographic Information Technology at UVic?
Maps power decisions. From wildfire response and climate modelling to urban planning and Indigenous land stewardship, Geographic Information Technology helps communities turn data into action. At UVic, you’ll add this flexible minor to your degree and graduate with career-ready, applied skills in spatial technology — learning to collect, analyze and visualize real-world geographic data using industry-standard tools.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Cartography and data visualization
- Global positioning systems (GPS)
- Remote sensing and satellite imagery
- Spatial data analysis
- Surveying techniques
Work with real datasets. Use real tools. Build technical skills employers actively seek — and strengthen degrees in science, social sciences, environmental studies, computer science and more.
Learn technology that matters
Spatial technology is used across industries in Canada and globally. GIT skills are in demand in:
- Environmental consulting
- Municipal and regional planning
- Emergency management
- Climate science
- Natural resource management
- First Nations governance and land stewardship
- Geospatial and tech companies
Whether you're mapping flood risk, modelling transportation networks or analyzing climate data, you’ll graduate knowing how to turn information into insight.
What you'll study
As a Geographic Information Technology student, you’ll explore:
- Cartography
- Global positioning systems
- Remote sensing
- Spatial analysis
- Surveying
Hands-on learning
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Study in Victoria, BC
UVic’s campus is located in Victoria on Vancouver Island — a region known for its natural landscapes, active communities and strong focus on sustainability. Studying Geographic Information Technology here means:
- Access to diverse coastal and urban landscapes
- A campus community committed to climate action
- A safe, welcoming environment for domestic and international students
- Close connections to municipal governments and environmental organizations.
Career possibilities
Geographic Information Technology is a powerful complement to many degrees. Graduates with GIS and spatial analysis skills pursue careers as:
- Cartographer
- Environmental assessor
- Emergency planner
- First Nations governance specialist
- GIS technician
- Meteorologist
- Urban or regional planner
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.
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