BEng (Hons) Geospatial Surveying and Mapping

This professionally accredited degree focuses on the science, technology and maths behind map-making and coordinate systems. This professionally accredited degree focuses on the science, technology and maths behind map-making and coordinate systems. Youll use state-of-the-art technology and mathematical-based analysis to study the built and natural environments. Your studies will include outdoor and computer-based practical work. You'll learn a wide range of techniques, such as: engineering surveying, 3D laser scanning, mobile map-making and programming. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of: geodesy, photogrammetry, cartography, GIS, hydrographic survey and computing. Youll benefit from our strong links in industry, enabling your practical, professional and academic skills to develop through a combination of field trips, project work and industry visits.

Graduates from our Geospatial Surveying and Mapping degrees have gone on to take up a range of roles, including: engineering surveyor, geospatial data analyst, surveyor, geospatial technician, hydrographic surveyor, marine surveyor. Our graduates work in a range of organisations, including: specialist land, air and offshore mapping companies, central and local government agencies, cartographic publishers, suppliers of computer-based mapping technology and GIS, utility companies, civil engineering contractors, oil exploration multinationals and geophysical consultants.

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A-Level
BBB. Preference will be given to applicants with mathematical, science-based or geography A Levels.
International Baccalaureate
32 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
IELTS - Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT - 79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)