University of Bristol

Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics (MSc)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Science and Engineering
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Geography
Data Visualization
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $61,600

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Careers:Geographers

Description:

Are you passionate about using data and analytics to improve cities and solve spatial problems? The MSc in Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics will help you to achieve your ambitions. Join a School ranked first in the UK for 'Geography and Environmental Studies' research ( Times Higher Education analysis of REF 2021) and learn how to utilise cutting-edge tools and methods from the data science domain to analyse spatial data in order to tackle challenges spanning across various spatial scales: from neighbourhoods and cities to regions and supra-national systems.

Whether your background is in Geography, Planning, or Social Sciences more broadly, or in numerate subjects such as Computer Science and Engineering, this programme will help you succeed in the dynamic field of Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any subject. You will also need to have achieved 60% minimum (or international equivalent) in at least one of the below modules:

     * Applied Statistics

     * Mathematics

     * Machine Learning

     * Data Mining

     * Quantitative Geography

     * Python or R

     * Computer Modelling and Simulation

     * Geographic Information System

     * Online courses in data science may be considered on a case by case basis.

     We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

     We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

     If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

     * Evidence of one year's full-time work experience/internship as a GIS analyst, data scientist or experience in quantitative analytics, urban planning in relevant sectors such as industry, Government or NGOs. Experience must be within the last two years.

     * A relevant postgraduate qualification.

     Specific module requirements would still apply.

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

     Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

     Go to admissions statement

     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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