PGDip Geospatial and Mapping Sciences

Why this programme Surveying and mapping are essential to a country’s development across industrial, agricultural, commercial and residential sectors, and geospatial information is now recognised as a crucial component of a country’s development.If you are seeking a career in geomatics: land and engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, land registration/cadastre and LIS, photogrammetric and remote sensing engineering or management of geospatial information, then this programme is for you.This programme is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), when fully completed with the award of an MSc.The MSc in Geospatial and Mapping Sciences is an industry-sponsored programme and has been developed in close collaboration with industry, including our Geospatial Industry Advisory Board, to meet global demand for professionals in this field.You will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software, including RTK GNSS and terrestrial laser scanners.You will attend a week long practical surveying course (included in fees).Geography and Environmental Sciences at Glasgow is ranked 7th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.