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University of Glasgow: Land and Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geographical & Earth Sciences |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Masters in Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement will introduce you to the surveying discipline and prepare you for employment in the industry. Engineering and land survey are fundamental to the design, construction and navigation of infrastructure projects from small to national scale such as buildings, road and rail networks. Hydrographic Surveyors contribute to safety of navigation and port management for seas, rivers and lakes, and underwater infrastructure projects such as pipelines and offshore wind turbines. This programme is ideal if you are seeking employment in the geospatial industry to support construction and mapping projects both onshore and offshore. This version of the programme includes a 6 month work placement in industry, instead of the normal MSc project.
The MSc Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement was developed in close collaboration with industry to meet their employment needs and includes a 6 month work placement in industry.
Students will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
The MSc Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement was developed in close collaboration with industry to meet their employment needs and includes a 6 month work placement in industry. Students will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners. * Our School has arranged work placements for students at various land, hydrographic and engineering companies including: UTEC Survey, WSP, Andrews Survey, Malcolm Hughes, Survey Solutions, Landscope Engineering, L&M Survey and Ardmore Point. The six-month placements are conducted as full-time, paid, employment contracts * Students will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners. * This programme is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), when fully completed with the award of an MSc. * We have over 50 years of experience delivering postgraduate programmes in Geospatial Science. With strong support from industry, including our Geospatial Industry Advisory Board, this programme meets employer requirements. * If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land, engineering, or hydrographic surveying this programme is for you. * Subject to certain conditions, we will accept candidates without the normal entry requirements for an MSc programme, especially those with industrial experience. * Geography and Environmental Science at Glasgow is ranked 7th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023) * The School has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
Modes of delivery of the MSc Land & Hydrographic Surveying include lectures, practical exercises, and hands-on experience with state-of-the art equipment and software. Included is a weeklong surveying field course, which consolidates practical skills. The programme includes several direct contributions from industry and opportunities to participate in industry-led events.
The work placement supports the application of knowledge and skills developed academically, to be applied directly to a work-environment, gaining valuable practical experience.
Core Courses
Semester 1
- GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS
- PRINCIPLES OF GIS
- LAND SURVEYING I
- TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT
Semester 2
- APPLIED LAND SURVEYING
- ENGINEERING SURVEY
- GNSS AND GEODESY
- GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION
- HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY
- LAND SURVEYING II
Summer/Autumn
- GEOMATICS WORK PLACEMENT
Career opportunities include land surveyor, engineering surveyor, hydrographic surveyor, GIS specialist and environmental consulting.
There is currently a high demand for surveyors both in the UK and internationally. In addition to the offshore energy industry, land surveyors are in demand in many parts of the world to support mining operations and major civil engineering projects.
MSc
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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