
Land and Hydrographic Surveying (with Work Placement)
University of GlasgowCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MSc Land and Hydrographic Surveying (with Work Placement) at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 15-month full-time structure. The Masters in Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement will introduce you to the surveying discipline and prepare you for employment in the industry. Engineering and land survey are fundamental to the design, construction and navigation of infrastructure projects from small to national scale such as buildings, road and rail networks. Hydrographic Surveyors contribute to safety of navigation and port management for seas, rivers and lakes, and underwater infrastructure projects such as pipelines and offshore wind turbines. International tuition fees are £12,960 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Earth or Environmental Science, Geography, Geomatics or related subjects, Mathematics, Physics or Planning. Please note those with a degree in geomatics or a closely related subject or who meet the age and experience criteria of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors can use the programme as a route to a professional qualification and may, under special circumstances, be given exemption from some aspects of the progra |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,960
per year
Home Student Fee
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Fees & funding Tuition fees for 2026-27 MSc Home & RUK Full-time fee: £12,960 International & EU Full-time fee: £31,050 Fee status Fee status guidance Deposits International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 when an offer is made. Deposits: terms & conditions The following guidelines will apply in determining whether a deposit will be refunded. Where the deposit is refunded, a 25% administration fee will be deducted unless otherwise stated. a: Deposits WILL be refunded to
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