Program Overview

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Course overview

Geographic Information Science BSc is a highly practical degree. You’ll work with satellite imagery and informatics to collect, analyse and visualise location-based information. Throughout the course,

you'll work with the latest industry software, technology and tools

. Along with our other teaching methods, this will help

develop your skills in programming and data collection

.

This accredited degree has a large focus on

information and communications technology (ICT)

. It’s a part of our Geospatial subject area. It’s a fascinating subject for anyone who enjoyed and excelled in:

geography

science

mathematics

ICT

Find out more about Geospatial Surveying, Mapping & GIS at Newcastle University.

During Year 3, you can take an

optional year in industry in the UK or abroad

. This opportunity offers invaluable experience in the sector, which will help build your industry knowledge and expertise.

This experience highlights our graduates as attractive job candidates in the industry. This is reflected in our exceptional graduate employment rates.

Our course work reflects the current challenges engineers are facing in the real world. Our staff work closely with the industry, so you can be prepared to address these challenges once you graduate.

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Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.

View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2022-23.

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