GEOGRAPHIC DATA SCIENCE (INTENSIVE) (POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE)

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Data Science (Intensive) will provide you with advanced scientific and technical training in capturing, analysing and visualising geospatial information. Thanks to increasing computing power and wealth of digital data, we can record and store an unprecedented amount of information about the world. Geographic information plays a crucial role in our society, contributing to planning, analysis and management in sectors as diverse as transportation, insurance, banking, telecommunications, logistics, energy, retail, agriculture, healthcare, urban planning and scientific research.

We will introduce you to the principles and applications of geographic data science at an advanced level through the development of scientific knowledge, technical expertise and practical experience.

The emphasis is on enabling you to think analytically and develop new skills that have real-world applications for your work and career. You will develop the relevant theoretical background knowledge and a conceptual understanding of geographic data science whilst also acquiring key data science skills that are in high demand in industry. The modules will cover important tools for research in the field: geographic information systems, such as ArcGIS and QGIS; map-making and cartography; big data management with spatial databases, such as SQL and NoSQL. Emphasis will be placed on programming, data science and management, and web-based GIS and online mapping.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Data Science (Intensive) is aimed at professionals and researchers who work with, or wish to work with, geographically referenced data. It is ideal if you are interested in studying at postgraduate level for personal or professional reasons, but don't yet want to commit to a full MSc.