find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of Liverpool: Geographic Data Science
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Department | Geography |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme aims to develop a high level understanding of quantitative and computational geographical methods. This includes skills in GIS software and statistical programming languages, such as R or Python.
Within an applied setting, emphasis is placed on developing skills in the visualisation, modelling and statistical analysis of conventional and novel sources of data, ranging from censuses and social surveys through to satellite imagery and social media using both web-based and traditional techniques.
More about Geographic Data Science Human activity are increasingly associated with the generation of large volumes of data. For example, transactional data are collated by retailers for marketing and store location purposes, administrative data are assembled to help with the efficient running of public services, data shadows are created through social media use, and an increased prevalence of smart-card linked transport systems record our travel behaviours.
Many grand human challenges concern problems of a geographical nature; be this how we can mitigate the human impact of climate change; ensure global food and water security; design energy systems that are resilient within the context of future population dynamics; or, how to design future cities where spatial inequities in health and wellbeing might be eradicated? The growing volumes of big data about the form, function and dynamics of human activities and their contexts are providing new opportunities to advance such debates within a framework of Geographic Data Science.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The typical entry requirement is a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:1 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience and with professional qualifications. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The typical entry requirement is a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:1 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience and with professional qualifications. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The typical entry requirement is a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:1 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience and with professional qualifications. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21400 GBP for Year 1 |
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Geographical information systems or Geography, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here
