LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
SURVEYING MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/cege
Surveying MSc /
This MSc is an intensive study of the technical,
analytical and professional aspects of modern land
surveying. The programme gives students a broad
range of experience in methods of spatial data
acquisition, with a curriculum that includes
exposure to terrestrial survey equipment, close
range sensors, aerial imagery and GNSS
techniques.
Degree summary Students are trained in the techniques and methodology of data
acquisition, and develop skills to apply those techniques to specific
problems and to analyse the quality of results. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the principles that underlie the analysis and use of spatial
data.
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UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering at UCL is an
energetic and exciting environment in which to explore surveying.
Students benefit in particular from the advanced research work being
carried out in laser scanning and global navigation satellite systems
and from the department’s strong links to industry.
The department has worked particularly closely with the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who have accredited this
programme and a satisfactory performance on the programme will
grant students exemption from the RICS's final written examinations.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials,
seminars, practical work and field courses. Visits to government
establishments and private companies may be organised in order to gain
greater insight into current practice. Assessment is through written
papers, coursework, the dissertation and an oral presentation.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of four core modules in term one, followed by two core modules
and two specialist options in term two, and a research project.
A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is offered.
COMPULSORY MODULES
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Mapping Science
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GIS Principles and Technology
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Principles and Practices of Surveying
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Data Analysis
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Positioning
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Survey Project
PLUS 2 OPTIONS:
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Ocean and Coastal Zone Management
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Terrestrial Data Acquisition
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Airborne Data Acquisition
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Spatial Data Management
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Applied Building Information Modelling
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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Students on the MSc programme embark on an individual project after the examinations
in May, which lasts until the end of the programme in September. The department enjoys
strong links with industry, and projects are often carried out in collaboration with
organisations outside the college.
Your career Surveyors have good prospects in research organisations, in government
mapping agencies such as the Ordnance Survey and the Hydrographic
Office, and in the private sector in both large multi-nationals (such as oil
companies), smaller specialised surveying, mapping and laser scanning
companies, and civil engineering/construction companies. Several of our
graduates have also gone on to undertake research degrees.
Recent career destinations* include:
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Skanska, Tunnel Surveyor
Site Engineering Surveys, Site Engineer
Mayim Ltd, Surveyor, 2014
Surveying and Mapping Malaysia, Surveyor, 2014
Severn Survey, Surveyor, 2012
* data taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2010–2012 graduating cohorts
six months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.
Entry requirements The minimum entry requirements are an upper second-class Bachelor's
degree in a cognate subject or related discipline from a UK university or
the equivalent from an overseas institution. Acceptable degrees include
geography, civil engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and
archaeology. Extensive work experience covering related areas will be
considered. As preparation for the MSc if you are offered a place, you will
be expected to revise your knowledge of mathematics in certain topics
such as trigonometry, geometry and differential calculus if you have not
studied these for some time. The most comprehensive text to use would
be Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud (6th Edition), but many other
text books covering an equivalent level of mathematics are also available.
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £11,090 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £23,440 (FT)
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UK & EU (2016/17) entry: N/A (PT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: N/A (PT)
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
All applicants: 29 July 2016
English language proficiency level
CONTACT
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
Programmes Administrator
Email:
cege-pg-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:
Standard.
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 3108 4046
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application Applications are accepted throughout the year but applicants are advised
to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. It takes
approximately 4 weeks from submission of an application to receiving an
offer letter. Overseas student requiring a visa should apply no later than
15th June.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Surveying at graduate level
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how this degree fits to your career aspirations
why you want to study Surveying at UCL
what particularly attracts you to this programme
how your personal, academic and professional background meets the
demands of a challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.cege.ucl.ac.uk/teaching) for latest information