London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Geographic Data Science in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,535.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Birkbeck's postgraduate program in geographic data science offers comprehensive training in collecting, processing, and presenting spatial data. With today's powerful computing capabilities and abundant digital information, we now have access to more world data than ever before. Spatial data serves vital functions across modern society, supporting decision-making and operations in numerous fields including transport, finance, communications, supply chains, utilities, commerce, agriculture, medicine, city development, and academic studies.
This program teaches techniques for deriving meaningful conclusions from location-based data, revealing hidden trends and influences that can help solve major contemporary issues. Students will engage with authentic datasets across various scenarios, such as modeling environmental transformations, determining optimal sites for sustainable energy facilities, forecasting high-crime areas, and creating impactful visual representations for both physical and human geography projects.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
At least a secondclass honours degree 2.2 or equivalent in geography computer science or a cognate discipline In some instances we will consider professional experience in place of a degree
Some experience of geographic information systems is desirable but is not a requirement
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Some experience of geographic information systems is desirable but is not a requirement
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
19,830