What will I learn?
Spatial data is central to how we understand today's most pressing challenges, from urban inequality, infrastructure, and mobility to climate risk and environmental change. The MSc in Geospatial Data Science will equip you with advanced skills in geographic data science, spatial statistics, and GeoAI, enabling you to analyse complex spatial datasets and translate them into evidence for real-world decision-making.Benefits of studying this programme:You will learn advanced data science and GeoAI methods for real-world geospatial problems.You'll gain practical skills in spatial statistics, GIS, scientific computing, and AI.You will have hands-on experience with big geographic data, machine learning, and data infrastructures.You will join a diverse, international cohort of peers from varied academic, cultural and professional backgrounds.What you will gain from this programme:Proficiency in GeoAI, spatial analytics, and scientific computing for research or industry.An ability to design, implement and communicate geospatial data-driven solutions across sectors.Enhanced employability for roles in urban planning, government, NGOs, consultancy and tech.Preparation for doctoral study or technical leadership roles in geographic data science.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
For international students
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any social science, science, mathematics, or professional degree (medicine, architecture, planning or engineering).
All other degree subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis if you can demonstrate academic experience in data science, GIS, coding, modelling, or statistics.
Alternatively, six months paid work experience/internship in a quantitative, data science or analysis, or GIS role in government, NGO or industry may be considered to demonstrate sufficient academic experience; these will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades you have achieved during your studies to date. 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.
