Geographic Data Science MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The MSc Geographic Data Science programme is aimed at those who wish to develop their skills in the analysis of quantitative data to answer research questions on spatial and geographic social science topics. The programme will suit you if you are interested in research for academic or policy purposes, have a background in economics or other quantitative social science and are interested in developing your technical skills in analysis of spatial data.
The programme combines courses in the Department of Geography and Environment, with options in data science and programming from the Department of Statistics and Department of Methodology.
Skills in obtaining, managing, visualising and analysing data (data science) are in high demand and the programme combines a training in the application of these methods and the use of geographical information systems (GIS), with the chance to study topics in urban economics, economic geography, environmental economics or planning. The culmination of the programme is a dissertation in which you investigate your own research topic using the data science and GIS methods you have studied on the course.
Data science topics covered include programming (in R, Python and Stata), machine learning, visualisation, spatial quantitative analysis and econometrics (depending on your interests and previous experience). There is an emphasis on the use of these methods to understand causes, inform policy and address critical, policy-relevant questions in human geography, economic geography, planning, environment and development.
This programme will:
- Train you in the use of data science methods appropriate for working with geographic data, with an emphasis on answering causal research questions;
- Provide you with the opportunity to study Masters level courses in economic geography, environmental economics or planning;
- Provide you with an opportunity to apply data science skills through an extended dissertation on a geographical topic;
- Develop a set of transferable skills in independent thought, writing, data analysis, independent research, presentation and debate that are pre-requisites for future careers.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Visit the website for full details
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The London School of Economics and Political Science in top UK and global rankings.
See all 36 university rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science
About The London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) is a Russell Group university, and is one of the member institutions of the University of London. Situated in the Westminster area of Central London, LSE is home to a diverse student body that comes from around the country and overseas to be a part of the experience.
Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science
-
Total number of students enrolled at The London School of Economics and Political Science by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5500
- postgraduates:
- 6695
- Total:
- 12195
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 83% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
|
Data Science MSc | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time |
|
Physics with Data Science Msci (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time |
|
Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Foundation Year Msci (Hons) | University of Keele | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
|
Applied Data Science MSc (PG) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
|
Data Science MSc MSc | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9860 | £17500 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time |
|
Master of Data Science (Social Analytics) MSc | Durham University | - | - | - | £13500 | £31500 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time |
|
Data Science MSc (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £10500 | £15300 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
