This Masters in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection; land and hydrographic surveying; data and information quality; applications of survey information; and research and development in the field of geomatics. It is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by the RICS and has an excellent employment record. If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering; surveying; hydrographic surveying; land registration/cadastre and LIS; photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering; management of geospatial information; this programme is designed for you. The programme is unique in Scotland. It has been developed in close collaboration with industry to meet the global demand for professionals in this field and meets the academic requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies. This programme, if fully completed with the award of an MSc, is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. You will benefit from significant input from industry to our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and visits to company offices. Projects may be carried out in conjunction with industry. You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GPS and terrestrial laser scanners. Textbooks for semester 1 courses are included in fees; and you will attend a week-long residential surveying field course (included in fees).

Career opportunities include land surveyor, engineering surveyor, hydrographic surveyor, GIS specialist, environmental consulting.