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Geography with GIS and Data Science

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Course summary

Expand your knowledge across geography and geospatial data science to develop solutions for some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. From sustainability, climate change, natural hazards and public health, geographers are well placed to respond to global challenges. In the age of data science, you can be part of this solution by developing unique insights from an understanding of the social and physical world.

  • Your degree pathway is flexible. Alongside core data science modules, you can choose both physical geography (GGP) and human geography (GGH) modules.

  • Teaching is innovative and student-centred. You will learn through lectures, seminars, practicals, national and/or international residential fieldwork, tutorials and one-to-one dissertation support.

  • Learn to use a range of Geographical Information Systems and data science packages to analyse and communicate complex spatial data.

  • Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programme.

  • Our focus on employability and applied geography supports students to pursue a range of career opportunities.

  • Choose an optional work placement programme providing skills, experience and contacts in a wide range of employment sectors.

  • Benefit from our unique location, in the heart of the historical city of Plymouth, bordered by Dartmoor National Park as well as the Tamar Valley and South Hams Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devon and Cornwall have glorious beaches, coasts, rivers and estuaries.

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Application codes

Course code:
F846
Institution code:
P60

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Application codes

Course code:
F846
Institution code:
P60

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