Geography with GIS and Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Expand your expertise in geography and geospatial data science to address pressing global challenges like sustainability, climate change, and public health. This flexible program combines core data science modules with optional human and physical geography courses. Innovative, student-focused teaching includes lectures, seminars, fieldwork, tutorials, and hands-on use of Geographical Information Systems. Opportunities for study abroad, work placements, and careers support enhance employability, leveraging the program's location in Plymouth's historic setting amid natural beauty.In the first year, explore human and physical geography through fieldwork and lab skills in small groups. The second year deepens knowledge with advanced modules, data science training, and overseas field courses. An optional industry year builds practical experience, while the final year features a dissertation and specialized options to prepare for professional roles.

In your first year, modules will introduce you to the latest developments in human and physical geography. Undertake fieldwork and develop your practical and applied skills through lab work. You’ll also take part in small group tutorials. In your second year, you’ll deepen your knowledge with a wide range of optional modules in human and physical geography and core modules in practical data science skills, theories, and careers development. You’ll also have the chance to take overseas field courses (recent courses have run in Morocco, USA, Iceland, Australia and Sweden). Choose an optional year working in industry to improve your knowledge of applied geography and gain invaluable work experience. Our employability service will help you find a placement from our extensive network across all sectors. In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation on any aspect of geography. There’s a wide range of optional modules in human and physical geography, plus the option of taking a work experience module to prepare you for your first job.