Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc / PGDip Geographical Data Science in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,850
(c. USD29,335.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The interdisciplinary MSc in Geographical Data Science leverages the distinct properties of spatial data (including location, distance, and spatial relationships) to analyze when, where, and why events occur. Our living environments are increasingly intertwined with data, spanning open-access datasets, government statistics, digital content, and smart city projects.
The spatial aspects of information unlock countless possibilities. Regardless of your background—be it computer science, geography, urban planning, environmental science, economics, or another field—our MSc in Geographical Data Science provides the tools to capitalize on location-based data and seize these opportunities.
Students learn to gather, organize, process, interpret, and visualize geographic data using programming languages like R and Python, along with specialized tools such as ArcGIS. This equips them to explore the spatial dimensions of diverse social, economic, and environmental issues.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are required to have at least a second-class honours degree in any subject. Students with nonstandard qualifications are encouraged to apply. We also give due consideration to prior professional experience gained by mature students in relevant areas of work. IELTS 6.5 with at least 6 in all four categories or equivalent, TOEFL iBT 90.
Tuition
GBP
21,850