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University of Glasgow: Geospatial and Mapping Sciences
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geographical and Earth Sciences |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Nicola.Mills-Wierda@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
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If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
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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.
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The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
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You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
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You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
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The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits Geospatial Fundamentals (20 credits) Land Surveying I (10 credits) Principles of GIS (10 credits) Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT (10 credits) Land Surveying II (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (10 credits)
Either:
Applied GIS (10 credits), or Applied Land Surveying (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
Engineering Survey (10 credits) GNSS and Geodesy (10 credits) Hydrographic Survey (10 credits) Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GES MSc Project (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering, Topographical Science/Surveying. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.
-
If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.
-
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.
-
The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet global demand for professionals in this field.
-
You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).
-
Our School is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences 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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL FUNDAMENTALS (20 credits) LAND SURVEYING I (10 credits) PRINCIPLES OF GIS (10 credits) TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING (10 credits) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT (10 credits)
Semester 2 – 60 credits GEOSPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURES AND LAND ADMINISTRATION (10 credits) Either:
APPLIED GIS (10 credits), or APPLIED LAND SURVEYING (10 credits)
Plus the following courses:
ENGINEERING SURVEY (10 credits) APPLIED GEODESY AND GNSS (10 credits) HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY (10 credits) LAND SURVEYING II (10 credits)
Summer – 60 credits GEOMATICS MSC PROJECT (60 credits)
The programme structure is intended to be suitable for both full-time study and flexible part-time study options.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, earth or environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, or planning, but others with some mathematical background will be considered. Those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification or preparation for a research degree and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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