Geographic Data Science (Postgraduate Certificate)
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Data Science 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 also cover important analytic methods and tools to facilitate independent research in the field, thereby giving a strong emphasis on the methodological understanding and analytics of real-world problems.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Data Science 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.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue careers in archaeology, surveying, government and business/industry. Possible professions include geographical information systems officer, higher education lecturer, or commercial/residential surveyor. This degree may be useful in a variety of roles within local government, the defence industry, and planning and policy, in areas such as cartography, GIS analysis, remote-sensing applications and software development.
At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in geography, computer science or a cognate discipline; we will consider professional experience in place of a degree.
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Subjects
- GIS
- Programming
- Data Management
- Systems
- Web
- Information Systems
- Data science
- Geographic Data Science
- Web Technologies
- Geovisualisation
- Geographic Information Systems
- Programming for GIS
Course programme
You complete two compulsory modules worth 30 credits each.
Upon successful completion of the modules you can choose to transfer to the Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Data Science or MSc Geographic Data Science.COMPULSORY MODULES
- Introduction to Geographic Data Science
- Spatial Data Analytics
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.
Additional information
Part-time home students: £3120 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa
Geographic Data Science (Postgraduate Certificate)