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Geography with GIS and Data Science

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • 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

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    79th out of 117 26

    48th out of 72 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    130 58%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    46th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.67 67%

    112th

    80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    117 56%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    58th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    36th

    1

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