Newcastle University

Surveying and Mapping Science BSc Honours
UCAS Code: H244 (3 Years)

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Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programming modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• CEG1701  Fieldcourse
• CEG1702  Geographic Information Systems
• CEG1703  Surveying
• CEG1705  An Introduction to GNSS and its Applications
• CEG1706  Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• CEG1707  Quantitative Methods for Geomatics
• CEG1708  Programming for Engineers and Scientists
• CEG1711  Tutorial Study Skills for Geomatics

Optional modules

You take 20 credits from the following optional modules:

• SFY0001 Basic Mathematics
• SFY0003 Foundation Mathematics 1
• ENG1001  Engineering Mathematics I

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• CEG2701  Digital Surveying for Geomatics
• CEG2703  Observation Processing and Analysis
• CEG2704  Geographic Information Systems: Theory and Application
• CEG2705  Survey Mathematics
• CEG2706  Geospatial Algorithms: Design and Practice
• CEG2707  Map Projections and Geodetic Datums
• CEG2708  Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning 1
• CEG2709  Applied Remote Sensing and Image Processing
• CEG2710  GNSS Theory and Practice
• CEG2716  Research and Practice in Geomatics
• LAW2053  Law and Land Use  

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• CEG3706  Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning II
• CEG3707  Geohazards and Deformation of the Earth
• CEG3709  Advanced Geodesy
• CEG3710  Offshore Surveying
• CEG3799  Individual Research Project

Optional modules

You choose a further 20 credits from a list which includes the following geomatics module and other modules in computing science, geography or civil engineering:

• CEG3704 Advanced Geoinformatics
• CEG2401 Land, Traffic and Highways
• CEG3401 Design of Transport Infrastructure