Combined Honours Programmes

Surveying & Mapping Sciences (Major, Joint or Minor)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Surveying & Mapping Sciences as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

This programme is concerned with the mapping of the earth’s surface and the management of the information gathered. Combining the skills of physics, mathematics, environmental science and IT, you will learn how to map, measure and analyse spatial measurements for a variety of uses.

The degree is designed to give you the opportunity to appreciate both the technological and practical aspects of the subjects. It provides an understanding of the scientific principles, supported by practical application, of the surveying profession today and in the future. Together with core transferable skills that the programme also develops, this degree will provide a solid basis for a career in a profession with a wide range of employment opportunities both in the UK and overseas.

We have over 50 years experience in teaching Surveying and Mapping (Geomatics) and have developed programmes which are current and will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding and skills. Our programmes have long been recognised in Industry as providing graduates with a wide range of practical and theoretical skills. With a large proportion of laboratory and practical work you will reinforce the theories and practices learnt in the classroom with 'hands on' experience. Our programmes offer you the opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories enquired by all Surveyors and apply these to the practical work environment.

What will I study?

A traditional degree with a real practical emphasis geared to meet the needs of employers and the opportunity to study specialisms such as Engineering and Geodetic Surveying, Hydrographic Surveying, Precision Surveying or Cadastre and Land Management. Other areas include:

Geography
Measurement Systems
Cartography
Surveying
Photogrammetry
Computing
Design
Maths
Science
Physics
Technology
IT

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Surveying & Mapping Sciences

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Surveying & Mapping Sciences ?

Your career might be in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction or Archaeology. Many graduates have successfully moved to careers in business, management and finance.

What can I combine with Surveying & Mapping Sciences ?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

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Entry Requirements

240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE Maths and English grade C.

How do I apply?

If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk). You will find the UCAS code and short form of the title needed for your application form detailed alongside the combination in the section above.

If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.

Other Computing programmes available

For further information on the range of Computing and Surveying & Mapping Sciences programmes available at UEL, please visit the Subject Area/School page