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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Land and Hydrographic Surveying

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

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the PgDip Land and Hydrographic Surveying provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 8-month full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in Land & Hydrographic Surveying 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 £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 £31,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Geomatics Degrees including Geodetic Engineering, Geodetic Science, Geographical Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Geographical Information Science, Geospatial Science, Geospatial Engineering, Land Surveying, Land and cadastral surveying, Mapping Sciences, Surveying, Surveying and Mapping, Surveying Science, Surveying Engineering, Topographical Science or Topographical Surveying. Can also accept Build Environment, Computing Scien

🗣️ 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 (8 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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Land and Hydrographic Surveying as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#10UK Ranking
38,710+Students
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