MSc Geomatics & Management at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Aimed at geomatics (surveying and mapping) graduates seeking managerial positions in the field, combining advanced geomatics with management. It is jointly taught by the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences and the Adam Smith Business School, with access to surveying equipment including GPS and Terrestrial Laser Scanning.

Department: School of Geographical & Earth Sciences / Adam Smith Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 comprises 60 credits of management courses, including Managing Strategic Change, Marketing Management and Project Management. Semester 2 comprises geomatics options such as GNSS and Geodesy, Applied Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Hydrographic Survey, Web and Mobile Mapping and Remote Sensing of the Environment. The summer is a 60-credit GES MSc Project.

Career pathways

Surveying companies, government agencies, and land management and geographic information management organisations; GIS specialist or mapping specialist roles. Graduates have joined the Ministry of Lands and Housing, KACST, North Ayrshire Council and Pelorus Surveys.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Science/Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and Cadastral Surveying, Mapping Science, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science/Engineering or Topographical Science/Surveying. Civil Engineering degrees with surveying content and 2-3 years' experience as a site surveyor may also be accepted. Degrees in Geology, Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Management are not suitable. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,309 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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