The module GE90142: Curriculum Development for Geography and Environment provides students with foundational and applied knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation in the context of geography and environmental education. It explores key concepts, models, principles, and theories of curriculum development, while comparing practices across developed and developing countries, with particular attention to East African education systems.
The module also addresses contemporary issues influencing curriculum development, including global educational trends and assessment practices. Through practical engagement, students analyse the Geography and Environment curriculum in Rwanda, focusing on content evolution, teaching strategies, integration of digital tools, interdisciplinary linkages, assessment methods, and curriculum management. The course further emphasizes curriculum evaluation and continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback and evidence-based approaches.
The module EC90241: Statistics Applied to Research in Education equips students with essential statistical knowledge and skills for designing, analysing, and interpreting educational research data. It focuses on both descriptive and inferential statistics, enabling students to summarize data, test hypotheses, and draw valid conclusions from quantitative studies in education.
The module also emphasizes the practical use of statistical software for data analysis and supports students in applying appropriate statistical techniques to real educational problems, thereby strengthening their research competence and evidence-based decision-making in the field of education
The module GE90142: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis provides Master’s students with essential knowledge and practical skills in spatial data collection, analysis, interpretation, and visualization for geographical and environmental applications.
It introduces key geospatial technologies such as GIS (ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro), ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth, and GPS, enabling students to manage spatial datasets, apply map projections, and interpret remotely sensed imagery for planning and environmental analysis.
Through a combination of theory and field-based practice, the module equips students to apply spatial analysis in areas such as climate, population, land use, infrastructure, and environmental management, strengthening their capacity for evidence-based decision-making in both academic and professional contexts.
The module GE90142: Urbanisation and Sustainable Urban Development provides Master of Geography and Environment students with advanced knowledge and analytical skills for understanding urbanisation processes, urban systems, and sustainable urban development in diverse global contexts. It examines the evolution, drivers, and theories of urban growth, alongside socio-economic and environmental challenges such as housing, inequality, pollution, climate change, and urban resilience.
The module also focuses on sustainable urban planning, governance, infrastructure, and emerging urban innovations such as smart and learning cities, while addressing future challenges including megacity sustainability and rapid urbanisation in the Global South. Through case studies and applied learning, students are equipped to critically analyse urban systems and contribute to the development of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities.
The module GE90142: Natural Resource Management and Environmental Governance equips Master of Geography and Environment students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for the sustainable management of natural resources. It introduces key concepts such as renewable and non-renewable resources, sustainability, conservation, and resource efficiency, and examines development challenges including the resource curse and resource dependency.
The module also explores global and regional governance frameworks such as the SDGs and the Paris Agreement, alongside institutional and policy mechanisms for environmental management. Key issues addressed include environmental degradation, climate change impacts, resource conflicts, and emerging approaches like the circular economy and green technologies.
Practically, students apply this knowledge through case studies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), GIS-based resource mapping, and analysis of resource governance and conflicts in different contexts, including Rwanda, the Nile Basin, the Congo Basin, the Amazon, and other global regions. The module ultimately builds competencies in sustainable resource governance, conflict resolution, and environmental planning.