Land and Hydrographic Surveying (Taught)

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.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• 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.

• 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.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

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.

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.

In addition, the MSc project supports the application of knowledge and skills developed, applied either in an applied surveying task or in researching a specific topic.

Core Courses
Semester 1

Geospatial Fundamentals
Principles of GIS
GNSS and Geodesy
Land Surveying I
Land Surveying II
Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT

Semester 2

Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration
Hydrographic Survey
Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring
Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT
Applied Land Surveying
Engineering Survey

Summer
GES MSc Project

The PG Diploma consists of all taught courses, but not the project.

The PG Certificate requires 60 credits of courses, either those offered in Semester 1 of the MSc, or selected in consultation with the programme convener.