B.Sc. Geographic Information Science (Hons)

Newcastle University

Bachelor's degree

In Newcastle Upon Tyne

£ 17,080 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    36 Months

  • Start date

    August

This degree Geographic Information Science (Hons) at Newcastle University focuses on the systems and software for analysing geographic data about the world around us and will appeal to students with an interest in technology, mapping, geography and the environment. This degree is part of a subject area called geomatics. Geomatics spans geography, science, mathematics and ICT. It is a fascinating area of study for anyone who has enjoyed these subjects at A level or equivalent.

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Location

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Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Newcastle University, NE1 7RU

Start date

AugustEnrolment now open

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Subjects

  • Surveying
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

  • CEG1702 Geographic Information Systems
  • CEG1703 Surveying
  • CEG1705 An Introduction to GNSS and its Applications
  • CEG1706 Principles of Remote Sensing
  • CEG1707 Quantitative Methods for Geomatics
  • CEG1711 Tutorial Study Skills for Geomatics
  • CEG1713 Informatics 1
  • CEG1714 GIS Fieldcourse

Optional modules

If you have A level Mathematics at grade B or above, you normally take the following module:

  • ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics I

If you don't have A level Mathematics, or with A level Mathematics at grade C or below, you normally take one of the following modules:

  • SFY0001 Basic Mathematics
  • SFY0003 Foundation Mathematics 1
Stage 2

Compulsory modules

  • CEG2701 Digital Surveying for Geomatic Engineering and Geosciences
  • CEG2704 Geographic Information Systems: Theory and Application
  • CEG2706 Geospatial Algorithms: Design and Practice
  • CEG2707 Map Projections and Geodetic Datums
  • CEG2708 Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning 1
  • CEG2709 Applied Remote Sensing and Image Processing
  • CEG2716 Research and Practice in Geomatics
  • CEG2718 Applied Geospatial Data Handling
  • CSC2024 Database Technology
  • LAW2053 Law and Land Use
Stage 3

Compulsory modules

  • CEG3701 Advanced GIS Fieldcourse
  • CEG3703 Professional Practice
  • CEG3704 Advanced Geoinformatics
  • CEG3799 Individual Research Project

Optional modules

You take 40 credits of optional modules normally selected from the following:

  • CEG2401 Land, Traffic and Highways
  • CEG2703 Observation Processing and Analysis
  • CEG2710 GNSS Theory and Practice
  • CEG3401 Design of Transport Infrastructure
  • CEG3707 Geohazards and Deformation of the Earth
  • CEG3710 Offshore Surveying
  • CSC3721 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
  • CSC3722 Advanced Interaction Design
  • CSC3723 User Interface Techniques and Technologies
  • NCL3007 Career Development for final year students
  • SUG3500 Creativity and Market Research in Science and Engineering

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