Geospatial Data Science PhD

University of Glasgow

Our Geospatial Data Science programme is suitable for students wishing to pursue a PhD and undertake innovative research in a wide range of subjects which aligns to one of our Geospatial Data Science themes, including: geostatistics geospatial data quality new forms of geospatial data such as crowdsourced data to help improve our understanding and location-based services to the societies. The vibrancy of our research environment derives from our large body of postgraduate students. We take an integrated approach to study at Glasgow, bringing together internationally leading expertise in physical and human geography, geology and geomatics. Our postgraduate students benefit from many fieldwork opportunities, ranging from short day excursions close to Glasgow to longer residential field trips, which may involved overseas travel. The School has close links with industry. We arrange many guest speakers and there are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events. Projects may be carried out in conjunction with industry. You will be part of a Graduate School which provides the highest level of support to its students. The vibrancy of our research environment derives from our large body of postgraduate students. We take an integrated approach to study at Glasgow, bringing together internationally leading expertise in physical and human geography, geology and geomatics. Our postgraduate students benefit from many fieldwork opportunities, ranging from short day excursions close to Glasgow to longer residential field trips, which may involved overseas travel. The School has close links with industry. We arrange many guest speakers and there are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events. Projects may be carried out in conjunction with industry. You will be part of a Graduate School which provides the highest level of support to its students.

College of Science and Engineering