Geomatics & Management [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1 – 60 Credits In Management

• Contemporary Issues In Human Resource Management (Engineering) (10 Credits)
• Managing Creativity And Innovation (Engineering) (10 Credits)
• Managing Strategic Change (Engineering) (10 Credits)
• Marketing Management (Engineering) (10 Credits)
• Operations Management (Engineering) (10 Credits)
• Project Management (Engineering) (10 Credits)
   

Semester 2 – 60 Credits In Geomatics

• Geomatics Msc Project (60 Credits)
   

50 Credits From:

• Gnss And Geodesy (10 Credits)
• Applied Land Surveying (10 Credits)
• Engineering Survey (10 Credits)
• Gnss And Geodesy (10 Credits)
• Geospatial Data Infrastructures And Land Administration (10 Credits)
• Hydrographic Survey (10 Credits)
• Web And Mobile Mapping (10 Credits)
• Remote Sensing Of The Environment (10 Credits)

 

Honours degree or equivalent in geomatics or similar subject.
 

Those with lower qualifications having significant experience in industry will be considered on an individual basis.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £13650
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £27930

This programme is primarily intended for those with some experience in the surveying, mapping or GIS industries who want to move on in the industry into management roles, with greater understanding of business practices. Opportunities exist in surveying companies, government agencies and in land management and geographic information management organisations. Positions include GIS specialist, ranging from support in large corporations (banking, insurance, retail), environmental consultancies, local authorities, utility companies, or mapping specialist with software house or geoinformation data provider.
 

Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Ministry of Lands and Housing, Rudan Engineering Ltd, KACST, North Ayrshire Council, Transmission Consultancy and Environmental Sciences Group Pelorus Surveys.