12 monthsProgramme duration
44,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for a high-impact career in hydrographic surveying with this one-year MSc at UCL. You will be trained in data acquisition including multibeam, singlebeam, side scan, and associated acoustic and non-acoustic techniques, advanced processing and data interpretation – through collaboration with world-leading academics and industry experts. Our small cohort size ensures hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, equipping you with the practical skills and professional network essential for industry readiness.
Bringing together the relevant theory with extensive project-based experience and field work, the course covers the diverse facets of hydrographic surveying from acquiring, processing, and analysing marine geospatial data using modern acoustic and non-acoustic techniques, satellite positioning, autonomous survey systems and more.
In addition to excellent teaching and insights into current research and theory, you’ll gain practical skills in specialist software tools like ArcMap, QPSHypack and get training from industry experts in BeamWorX, Pospac and Sonardyne acoustic positioning. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and and recognised as International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) Category A, signifying the highest standard for hydrographic surveying education.
You will also gain transferable skills like communication, project management, and critical thinking which, when coupled with your technical expertise, will make you highly sought after for jobs in consultancies, the offshore exploration and renewables industry, government, and non-governmental bodies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Earth and Marine Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for a high-impact career in hydrographic surveying with this one-year MSc at UCL. You will be trained in data acquisition including multibeam, singlebeam, side scan, and associated acoustic and non-acoustic techniques, advanced processing and data interpretation – through collaboration with world-leading academics and industry experts. Our small cohort size ensures hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, equipping you with the practical skills and professional network essential for industry readiness.
Bringing together the relevant theory with extensive project-based experience and field work, the course covers the diverse facets of hydrographic surveying from acquiring, processing, and analysing marine geospatial data using modern acoustic and non-acoustic techniques, satellite positioning, autonomous survey systems and more.
In addition to excellent teaching and insights into current research and theory, you’ll gain practical skills in specialist software tools like ArcMap, QPSHypack and get training from industry experts in BeamWorX, Pospac and Sonardyne acoustic positioning. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and and recognised as International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) Category A, signifying the highest standard for hydrographic surveying education.
You will also gain transferable skills like communication, project management, and critical thinking which, when coupled with your technical expertise, will make you highly sought after for jobs in consultancies, the offshore exploration and renewables industry, government, and non-governmental bodies.
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