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ArcGIS (maps)

ArcGIS is a package of geographic information system (GIS) software developed and maintained by Esri (esri.com).

Key features

  • Create and use maps.
  • Compile geographic data.
  • Analyse mapped information.
  • Discover and share geographic information using contextual tools for mapping and spatial reasoning. 

See ArcGIS applications below for more information on the software options.

Access instructions

Open ArcGIS Online


Available to staff and students

You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.

App and web-based

Compatible with Windows.

Funded by the University

There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

Additional information

Desktop application

The desktop application includes: 

  • ArcGIS Pro (esri.com) plus extensions: Geographic information system (GIS) application.
  • ArcGIS CityEngine (esri.com): Advanced 3D city design software.

ArcGIS Online and apps for the field

ArcGIS Online includes some additional features and applications available under the University’s licence:

  • ArcGIS Survey123 (arcgis.com): Design smart forms and surveys.
  • Collector for ArcGIS (arcgis.com): Update data in the field, log your location, and put the data you capture back into your central GIS database directly from your phone or mobile device.

ArcGIS Online also acts as a platform to share and access content: 

  • Course leaders can create groups to restrict materials to specific groups of students or invite external researchers to share content outside the University.
  • If you require these permissions please contact IT Services.

Use of the software is allowed in these circumstances:

  • Administration and management of the business of the University.
  • If a student/researcher is sponsored by a company to complete a PhD/project and the student owns the outcome.
  • Overseas use.

Use is prohibited for these circumstances:

  • Commercial use (licences for Commercial use can be purchased directly from Esri UK).
  • Paid-for research:
    • Under the agreement, the University is not allowed to use the software for paid-for research.
    • For example, paid-for research includes when a student/researcher is sponsored by a company to complete research and the company then owns the research for use in their commercial business.

Using ArcGIS offline:

  • Users with an ArcGIS Online account can request an ArcGIS Pro Licence from IT Services.
  • When logged into an ArcGIS Pro installation that is configured to use named user licensing, a user can take their licence offline.
  • Standalone authorisations are available for other ArcGIS applications.
  • Find out more about how to check out an ArcGIS licence for offline use.

Using ArcGIS overseas:

  • Overseas use is allowed as long as ArcGIS is not being used in one of the countries embargoed by the US ie Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria.
  • If you’re going overseas for less than 90 days, please follow the process for how to check out an ArcGIS licence for offline use before you leave.
  • If you will be spending longer than 90 days overseas, please contact IT Support for assistance.

Access instructions

Open ArcGIS Online

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Training and best practice

Esri provides training for using this software. Your ArcGIS Online account will grant you access to the free content.

Accessibility

Contact for support

If you are experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact Esri (esri.com).

You can also ask questions about ArcGIS via the Esri community (esri.com).

Service commitments

Refer to the use permissions information for what this software can and can’t be used for under our licence.

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Availability

Support

  • This service is managed by a third party.
  • They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
  • Support is available via Esri (esri.com).

Standards

  • Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

The third party also has guidance on service standards:

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024