MSc Geographic Data Science at University of Liverpool

This course will enable you 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, you will develop 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our compulsory modules in Geographic Data Science (GDS) will give you a comprehensive introduction to the field where GIS and Data Science intersect. You’ll cover programming with Python, the industry-leading language for GIS packages like Arc/GIS and QGIS. Compulsory modules in semester one include Social Survey Analysis, Geographic Data Science, Applied Geographic Information Science, Applied Data Management and Wrangling.

Career pathways

This program will give you the high-level skills you need to kickstart your career in applied geographical information science, data science with a geographic focus, or research with expertise in spatial analysis, GIS, and data science.

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