Diploma of Technology in Geographic Information Systems

This programme introduces you to the collection, analysis and visualisation of location-based data. At Tamale Technical University, it is offered through the Faculty of Applied Arts and sits within the field of Computing and Information Technology.

What a GIS diploma covers

Programmes of this kind usually teach you how to work with maps, satellite images and spatial datasets. You learn to use geographic information systems to store, manage and analyse information tied to places – such as roads, land parcels, population and climate. The skills you build include data interpretation, mapping, and problem-solving with real-world geographic problems.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many others at the university. That means students with reasonable WASSCE grades have a good chance of being offered admission. Since entry requirements can change, always check the current criteria to see whether your grades qualify.

What graduates do afterwards

GIS skills are used across many sectors. Graduates typically go into roles where location data matters – for example, helping local government plan new roads, mapping flood risk for insurance companies, or tracking wildlife for conservation groups. Some continue their education in geography, land surveying or information technology.