You’ll learn the fundamentals of:

• Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• data collection from surveying
• remote sensing satellites
• global navigation satellite systems, like GPS

You’ll also use data science and code (Python) to process and analyse geospatial data.

This year is very hands on. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to use our state-of-the-art equipment, particularly on our residential field course in the Lake District.

During stage 2, we’ll focus on:

• advanced studies in GIS, such as 3D visualisation, spatial analysis, and network modelling
• using data science and Python to handle large data sets in databases
• how to handle digital data collected from laser scanners and drones
• the fundamental principles of modelling the Earth, including coordinate systems

Your final year will start with a field course, where you’ll explore a real-world sustainable planning scenario.

You’ll learn about new technologies which are being used in web-based mapping, such as Google Maps and OpenStreetMap. We’ll also look at industry examples of advanced geospatial analysis and modelling.

Throughout your final year, you’ll develop an independent research project. This will be your chance to apply the geospatial techniques you’ve learnt throughout the course.