Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By UCL |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

39,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying) MSc teaches students the theory, tools and techniques for working with geospatial data in the marine environment, from acquisition to processing and analysis. Students have the opportunity to engage and work with academics and industrial partners on cutting-edge research through seminars and a dissertation.

The programme educates students in the marine geospatial sciences, equipping them for careers in this rapidly developing subject. Students will gain broad knowledge of the means of acquiring, processing, and analysing spatial data in the marine context – using vessel-based acoustic techniques, satellite positioning, AUVs, and much more.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of eight compulsory modules (120 credits). All students carry out a dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, consisting of eight compulsory modules (120 credits), is also offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying). Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying).

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying) MSc teaches students the theory, tools and techniques for working with geospatial data in the marine environment, from acquisition to processing and analysis. Students have the opportunity to engage and work with academics and industrial partners on cutting-edge research through seminars and a dissertation.

The programme educates students in the marine geospatial sciences, equipping them for careers in this rapidly developing subject. Students will gain broad knowledge of the means of acquiring, processing, and analysing spatial data in the marine context – using vessel-based acoustic techniques, satellite positioning, AUVs, and much more.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of eight compulsory modules (120 credits). All students carry out a dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, consisting of eight compulsory modules (120 credits), is also offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying). Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Geospatial Sciences (Hydrographic Surveying).

Admission Requirements

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3.3+
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6.5+
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (such as engineering, architecture, geography, urban planning, mathematics, surveying, marine & Earth sciences, computer science) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Normally, however, only candidates with either a first- or upper second-class degree will be accepted, although applicants with a lower second-class degree supported by extensive relevant work experience will also be considered.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
20,500 GBP
International
39,800 GBP

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