
Geography with GIS and Data Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography with GIS and Data Science BSc (Hons)
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) mod...
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. <br/><br/><br/>• Your degree pathway is flexible. Alongside core data science modules, you can choose both physical geography (GGP) and human geography (GGH) modules.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn to use a range of Geographical Information Systems and data science packages to analyse and communicate complex spatial data.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our focus on employability and applied geography supports students to pursue a range of career opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose an optional work placement programme providing skills, experience and contacts in a wide range of employment sectors.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F846
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104 - 112 Points, minimum 2 A Levels.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Humanities, Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
27
Maths and English considered within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Please refer to institution for further advice.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 points. Maths and English considered within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AS
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 112 Points, to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
104 - 112 Points, minimum 2 A Levels.
T Level
M
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
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