GY485      One Unit
Dissertation - MSc Geographic Data Science

This information is for the 2026/27 session.

Course convenor

Dr Felipe Carozzi

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Geographic Data Science. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process. For information on controlled access courses, including eligibility, application processes, deadlines, and departmental contact details, please refer to the Controlled Access Courses webpage.

Course content

The dissertation may be on any topic within the field of the MSc programme studied. Approval for the topic must be obtained from the relevant Programme Director.

Teaching

In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.

This course is delivered through a combination of workshops and one to one supervision across Autumn, Winter and Spring Term.

Assessment

Dissertation (100%, 8000 words).

Vivas, in the form of a 10-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of questions, will be held in week zero of the subsequent academic year (mid September).


Key facts

Department: Geography and Environment

Course study period: Autumn Term

Unit value: One unit

FHEQ level: Level 7

Total students 2025/26: 61

Average class size 2025/26: Unavailable

Controlled access 2025/26: No
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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills