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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Geographic Data Science

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,410Per Year (Intl)
£4,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the PgCert Geographic Data Science at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. On this postgraduate geographic data science course you will learn to apply data science, machine learning and geographic information system (GIS) techniques. This will enable you to gather, analyse and extract insights from geospatial data to uncover the underlying patterns driving various urban and natural environments. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal for developing your quantitative data analysis skills to answer questions on spatial, environmental and geographic social science topics. International tuition fees are £7,410 per year, home/UK fees are £4,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Several analytical techniques
Manage
Visualise and analyse large spatial datasets from various social
Urban and environmental domains
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in geography, computer science or a cognate discipline. In some instances we will consider professional experience in place of a degree. Some experience of geographic information systems is desirable, but is not a requirement. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and enco

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,410

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,410

Home Student Fee

£4,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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