Geospatial & Mapping Sciences MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Program Overview

This industry-endorsed MSc in Geomatics focuses on land, engineering, and hydrographic surveying, as well as data and geospatial information quality. It draws on research and the latest developments in the field, with a strong practical component. Graduates are equipped with skills that support sustainable development, such as measuring land, monitoring subsidence, and documenting heritage. The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

Program Outline

• It draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics.
• It has a strong practical component.
• Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including:
• Measuring land and location of assets (eg.
transport routes, location of electric cables, forests)
• Monitoring subsidence and sea level change
• Documenting heritage using laser scanning
• Setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country
• This programme is strongly endorsed by industry.
• It is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
• Teaching start: September
• Location: Gilmorehill campus
• Duration:
• MSc:
• 12 months full-time
• 24-48 months part-time
• PgDip:
• 9 months full-time
• 21-44 months part-time
• PgCert:
• 3.5 months full-time
• 9-32 months part-time
• You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GNSS 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 their commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

Additional Notes:

• The University of Glasgow endeavors to run all programmes as advertised.
However, they may withdraw or alter a programme in exceptional circumstances.
• This programme is industry-sponsored and has been developed in close collaboration with their Geospatial Industry Advisory Board, to meet global demand for professionals in this field.

MSc UK Full-time fee: £12150 Part-time fee: £1350 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £28260 PgDip UK Full-time fee: £8100 Part-time fee: £1350 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £18840 PgCert UK Full-time fee: £4050 Part-time fee: £1350 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £9420