Geomatics

 

Geomatics combines the principles of geography and mathematics with cutting-edge technology to help us understand and develop the world around us.

Geomaticians analyse information about the land and sea, using surveys, mapping and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to build a highly accurate digital profile of our environment. This is then used to make decisions about the best places to build roads, bridges, buildings, offshore oil rigs and much more besides. Geomaticians also use satellite, laser and 3D technology to create the maps of tomorrow.

It is an exciting career which makes the very most of changing technology, and Newcastle University is one of the few places in Britain where you can study it.

Professional training: Our geomatics degrees are unique in being accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). Our courses also benefit from a considerable level of industrial input, giving you a taste of life as a professional through activities such as company or site visits and talks by professional bodies.

Excellent teaching: Newcastle is one of the leading universities in the world for research into geomatics, thanks to our international team of experts. This research feeds directly into our undergraduate teaching programme meaning your work will be at the cutting edge of the subject.

First-class facilities: Geomaticians make use of a wide range of technology, from GPS (global positioning system) to photogrammetry (airborne photography), from 3D software to remote sensing. At Newcastle, we have an exceptional pool of industry-standard equipment, including a fleet of survey and geodetic GPS receivers, two laser scanners, a field spectroradiometer, 10 total stations and a variety of photogrammetric plotters. All our equipment is supported by a large suite of industry-standard software in our specialist geomatics laboratories. See www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/facilities for details.

Please note: Extra costs may be incurred for residential fieldwork as part of these degrees.

Estimated intake: 35 - 40

Geomatics Careers

Geomatics involves using cutting-edge technology that will appeal to those who are looking for an exciting future that is not desk-bound. Indoor and outdoor activities are both essential and you are usually working as part of a team, developing your skills in communicating with other professionals in related disciplines.

As a geomatics graduate you will be highly proficient in data analysis, remote sensing and visualization and have a sound basis in maths and science principles. There is a wide choice of careers available worldwide, allowing you to follow your interests in geography, computing, engineering or environmental issues whilst pursuing a technologically exciting and challenging job.

We have very good links with employers. Many companies, including a number of offshore surveying companies, visit geomatics students in their final year. Our employment record is excellent and nearly all our graduates find employment within six months of graduating. We have graduates working in a range of organizations – specialist land, air and offshore mapping companies, central and local government agencies, cartographic publishers, suppliers of computer-based mapping technology and GIS, utility companies, civil engineering contractors, oil exploration multinationals and geophysical consultants.

Some of our students decide to go on to further study before entering employment.Others choose to consider an alternative career area on graduating. Many employers are more interested in the skills and personal qualities you have acquired at university than in the degree you have studied. As a result, you may consider a number of possible career areas, for example computing, management, finance or teaching.

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