Course Summary

This degree focuses on the systems and software for analysing geographic data about the world around us. You learn a range of skills such as programming and data collection, and work with technology such as satellite imagery and informatics. The degree is highly ICT-orientated and hands-on, with plenty of opportunities to use our state-of-the-art software.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F862

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

BBB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography A Levels. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at A or AS Level.

BBBBB at Higher Grade including Mathematics and preferably Geography. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. A unit in mathematical studies or quantitative methods is essential. IT, Engineering Science and geographical or environmental-related units are desirable.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree.

32 points overall. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Overall DDM, to include Mathematics Level III at Distinction grade.

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, to include a minimum of Grade H3 in Maths.

M2, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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