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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Geospatial and Mapping Sciences

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 monthsDuration
£1,440Per Year (Intl)
£12,960Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the PgCert Geospatial and Mapping Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-month full-time and part-time structure. This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. International tuition fees are £1,440 per year, home/UK 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 £24,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Geospatial Data Collection and Management
Land Surveying Principles and Practice
Engineering and Hydrographic Surveying
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
Geospatial Information Quality and Standards
Coordinate Systems and Mapping Frameworks
GIS Applications and Spatial Analysis
Research Methods in Geomatics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a non-UK university or 2.2 Hons from a UK university in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Planning, Any Engineering discipline, Computing Science, Earth Science or Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics.We accept degrees at 2.2 Hons from a non-UK university in Geodetic Engineering/Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems/Science, Geospatial Sci

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,440

per year

Total Course Cost (4 months)£1,440

Home Student Fee

£12,960

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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