Software

(last updated 12 August 2011)

From the start of term, you are required to have access to ArcGIS (10) and IDRISI (Taiga) for practical work.  Both of these software packages are installed in the computer labs used on the course.  If however, you would like to have access to these software packages at home, you will need to complete the processes below to acquire the software.

Eduserv agrees terms of software provision for UK higher education institutions. Under their CHEST agreement, the Birkbeck Geography ArcGIS site licence allows us to provide ArcGIS software to your UK postal address for you to use at home for your coursework.

• If your ArcGIS software is sent to a UK postal address:  there is no cost for the software for the duration of your enrolment on the programme.  Download and complete this UK ESRI agreement form , following the instructions provided.  
• IDRISI GIS software is available for US$147.50, plus shipping, and it doesn't time-out.  You may order:
  •  online (www.clarklabs.org) by choosing the $295 IDRISI Full Student License option on the online order form and indicate "$147.50-Birkbeck" in the comments section.  The website is not automated, you will not see the discount applied on-screen or in your confirmation email, but it will be discounted.  Clark Labs validate your student status.
  • or by fax (number on website above), post (address on website above) or email (idrisi@clarku.edu), and make payment arrangements with them.