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Land & Hydrographic Surveying MSc

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Glasgow

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

The Masters in Land & Hydrographic Surveying 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 programme is one of very few programmes in the UK that focuses on surveying and mapping, and is unique in Scotland. If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land, engineering, or hydrographic surveying this programme is for you. 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. 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 a strong employment record with many students progressing to senior positions across industry worldwide. Students will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners. Subject to certain conditions, we will accept candidates without the normal entry requirements for an MSc programme, especially those with industrial experience. Modes of delivery of the MSc Land and Hydrographic Surveying include lectures, practical exercises, and hands-on experience with state-of-the art equipment and software.We are experiencing exceptional demand from our industry contacts and partners for our graduates in the natural and built environment sector for the following roles: Land Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Hydrographic/Offshore Surveyor, Geospatial Surveyor and Reality Capture Specialists. Recent graduates from our surveying programmes have gone on to work for companies such as Ordnance Survey, Glanville Consultants, Jacobs, Babcocks, KOREC, Malcolm Hughes Land Surveyors, Andrews Survey, Morgan Stanley, Fugro, AECOM, UTEC and Subsea 7.

Application deadline

16 August 2024

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
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Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    13th out of 27 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    195 88%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    18th

    7

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