Modules

• Fundamentals of GIS
• Overview of Data Science Practice
• Statistics for Data Science
• Fundamentals of Data Science
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Modelling Data
• Information Visualisation
• Creative Problem Solving

Plus your Dissertation (MSc and MSc with Industry only; not included in the PGDip)

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

'With Industry' option

The ‘With Industry’ variant of this degree gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience through an industrial placement as part of your Masters course. This is a work placement with an employer where you can apply your skills in a real-world setting.

Placement details

• Placements last between nine and eleven months and are normally paid, full-time roles with a formal contract between you and the employer.
• Placements begin after the taught part of your course finishes. After your placement has finished, you will return to the University to complete your dissertation or individual project.
• You will gain valuable industry experience, helping you develop key skills and enhance your career prospects.

Important information

Securing an industrial placement is very competitive. While the University will fully support you in your search for a placement, securing a placement is not guaranteed. You will be responsible for applying to, and securing, an opportunity.

You will receive support from:

• The Careers and Employability Service, which provides access to placement opportunities, job search strategies, CV and cover letter advice, and interview preparation.
• A dedicated Placement Tutor, who will guide you during your placement and help you reflect on the skills and experience gained.

Benefits of a ‘With Industry’ degree

By choosing this option, you will:

• Gain an understanding of working in a professional setting (industry, commercial, or non-commercial).
• Experience real-world business and technical challenges.
• Develop hands-on experience in project management and working to deadlines.
• Improve your employment prospects through essential transferable skills.
• Gain a clearer understanding of the career path you wish to pursue.

An Industrial Placement still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. You may also be eligible for financial support through Student Finance. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.

Recent placements include:

• Data Analyst/Application Developer with Odeva, Leicester Start-up, grocery delivery market
• Earth Observation Analyst for OilX Ltd, Oil Industry Market Analyst
• Machine Learning Research Engineer for Open Climate Fix, Business Energy Consultancy
• Environmental Data Analyst for CSX Carbon, a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Carbon Offsetting Broker
• GIS Analyst for PyroGenesys Ltd, bio-energy technology start-up providing access to renewable energy across Sub-Saharan Africa

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.