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- Geography with GIS and Data Science BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
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.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 18,650per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
- AS
- Access to HE Diploma
- City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
- OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
- T Level
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information

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University League Table
65th
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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Subject ranking
53rd out of 117
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Entry standards
/ Max 227125 55%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10085.0 85%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.09 77%32nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 211125 59%40th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%40th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%35th
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