OverviewLearn from leaders in their fields about critical global issues and challenges affecting environments and societies around the worldDevelop a comprehensive grounding in physical geography with the same breadth of options and experience as BSc Geography, plus a specialism in GIS from your second year onwardsDiscover how mapping and analytics are accelerating our understanding of big data, empowering digital transformation and being applied in a growing industry crossing the business, government, science and leisure sectorsDevelop the theoretical and practical skills required to capture, manage, manipulate, analyse and present a range of geographically-referenced data in GIS using industry-standard softwareJoin a friendly and active student community: the Geography Society is one of the university’s largest and provides members with regular socials, sports teams, weekend trips and the famous GeogSoc ball.What is GIS?GIS is a technology at the heart of spatial analysis, used to map things and locations to answer questions, detect patterns, tell stories and make insights that cannot be inferred from spreadsheets and charts.It is a science and discipline in its own right, which is recognised by the new Geography with Applied GIS programme at Exeter and the success of its graduates.Course contentGeographical Information Systems (GIS) are revolutionising geography through spatial analysis with mapping and geo-technologies to provide the technical means for data exploration, visualisation and dissemination of developed understanding.In our BSc Geography with Applied GIS you will enjoy studying the breadth of geography while gaining knowledge and hands-on experience of how mapping and analytics are accelerating our understanding of big data, empowering digital transformation and how they are being applied in a growing industry crossing all sectors including business, government, science and leisure.Your futureEmployer-valued skills this course developsStudents studying Geography develop both a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences that make them highly employable across a diverse range of careers.These skills include:Data gathering and quality controlInformation retrieval and professional analysisProblem solving and assessment of uncertaintyProject planning and managementOrganising and communicating informationReport production and presentation (written and oral)Plus the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.