Statement of Purpose

FROM

ARAVIND S

To

The Admissions Team – Aberdeen University (M.Sc. in

Geographical Information Systems)

Subject: Statement of Purpose for MSc in Geographical

Information Systems.

My decision to study for an advance degree in

Geographical Information Systems was informed by the desire
to develop a better understanding of the entire process of
acquiring, managing, interpreting, and analyzing geographical
information. Geographic Information plays an increasingly
predominant role in many areas of our lives: environmental
protection, business and marketing, communications,
forecasting, modelling, agriculture, and local and regional
planning. Understanding GI systems and GI Science is essential
for effective management and analysis of spatial data.
Therefore, I crave to chase my desire with this wonderful
course.

Following my successful completion of Bachelor of

Geology at National College of Arts and Science,
Tiruchirappalli afflicted with Bharathidasan University
during 2021 with 7.85 CGPA. As a geology student I have
learned about a range of topics such as the origins and
development of landscapes, earthquakes, volcanoes,
sustainability, glaciers, water composition and process, floods
groundwater flow, the interaction between humans and planets.
Apart from the subject matter my university provides many
experiential educational projects and outdoor visits, it aided a
major exposure to real working environments along with a
practical perspective of a theoretical concept relevant to my
domain. This program bestowed me with a comprehensive
understanding of the amalgamation of problem-solving abilities
and planning skills, along with the leadership qualities. I have
completed my school education from Sri Vinayag Higher
Secondary School, Namakkal during 2018 with 62.66% and I
completed my SSLC from Green Park Higher Secondary
School, Namakkal during 2016 with 73%. I am a determined
and ambitious individual, and I like to be kept busy with a
challenging work load. Being meticulous, passionate and
focused, enables me to concentrate on any given task and
complete it with efficiency and excellence. My aim is to gain
control over my efficiency and leave no gap in my
accomplishments.

Being a devoted learner, I am always on the lookout for

new opportunities to learn and gather more knowledge in my
field of specialization. Life is a continual leaning process and
nowhere is this more abundant than in challenges. I love facing
challenges positively and believe in working hard to fulfil all my
goals. From a young age, I have been focused on my future
goals and carried out academic duties sincerely throughout
college and school alike. I have attended many workshops,
seminars and outdoor educational visits. But I feel that my
dream of building a career in planning and development
surveyor would be easily realized if I get myself equipped with
both the ability to critically understand GIS theories and
practices, and also with the understanding of advance technical
skills used by modern GIS practitioners. To realize my
destinations, I should learn more about the challenges facing by
the today’s planning and development surveyors, analytical and
numerical skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills,
networking, presentation, creative and innovative approach,
financial viability, good commercial awareness and a sense of
ethical responsibility are the important fields in which I want to
deepen my knowledge. With this objective in perception, I have
chosen to study this course. My aim is to gain control over my
efficiency and leave no gap in my accomplishments. After
evaluation the dissimilarity of education method in India and
overseas, I found it better to opt for an institution outside India.
 My predominant reason for selecting UK for advanced
studies is the excellence of education provided by academia. As
a business-friendly nation, UK offers and education with ample
emphasis on practical learning. This makes international higher
education accessible to student like me. I have also found that
the land of UK is safe for people from all countries and culture.
I further analyzed an evaluated various college as well. I have
now decided. When I looked for the right institution in UK I
found, the University of Aberdeen, it is one of the globally
acclaimed universities in the world for these disciplines and one
the leading names in UK. it is one of the globally acclaimed
universities in the world for these disciplines and one the leading
names in UK. The facilities are world class and will eminently
suit my needs. Owing to the location, excellent faculty and
opportunities for research, I have chosen this institution over
others in the country and elsewhere. Furthermore, I was very
happy to noticed that the Geography at the University of
Aberdeen rises seventeen places in the Complete university
guide 2022, and it was ranked 6th overall in the UK and are first
in Scotland by the Times & The Sunday Times Good University
Guide in 2021. This program has the accreditation of Royal
Geographical Society. This shows the assurance of the quality
of the course. It will be a privilege studying in a reputed
institution of this stature.

This MSc programme covers the fundamentals of

techniques and tools for acquiring, storing, processing,
classifying, analysing and visualising spatial referenced data,
and their application to the study of the Earth. By learning these
modules, I can be skilled in Spatial databases, Programming,
Simulation and modelling, Global Positioning Systems, Digital
mapping and cartography, WebGIS and Internet atlases, Field
data capture and Mobile GIS. Aberdeen’s MSc program offers
an excellent understanding of spatial patterns. This MSc course
will equip me to make the move into the fast-paced world of
geographic atmosphere with a degree designed to give up-to-the
-minute knowledge of topography issues and enhance my
employability in the global career market. The course provides
me a comprehensive higher educational knowledge, and
workforce training programs through the development of a
range of specific geographical knowledge including
Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and
Geovisualisation, Database Systems and Big Data, Webgis
and online Mapping and Origins, Evolutions and
Implementation of GIS these are some unique areas of
management organisation and without knowledge of these
branches, I will remain incomplete leading to incapacity to deal
with matters when in profession. Database Systems and Big
Data through this I will develop a critical understanding of the
principal theories, principles and concepts, such as modelling
techniques used in the design, administration and security of
database systems. At the end of this course, I will be able to
design and build Web and cloud-based databases and have a
critical understanding of how database-driven applications
operate. Origins, Evolutions and Implementation of GIS
through this module I can get the Geographical Information
Systems knowledge through Literature, concepts, theories,
knowledge and understanding of the origins, history,
development and evolution. All the above-mentioned modules
will make me ready to take up career with confidence and
charisma- this includes improved self-awareness, responsibility
for own actions, critical thinking ability, effective time
management, pursuance skills, leadership, creativity and other
personal development. At this stage, I look forward to having a
wonderful university experience and also to my personal
development as an individual. It is my belief that I possess the
zeal and critical reasoning ability required for a postgraduate
course in Aberdeen University, and I am awfully ready for the
challenge. I am grateful in advance and expect the authorities to
accept my application and let me pursue my degree from this
university.

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

ARAVIND S