Surveying, Mapping & GIS: Undergraduate
Surveying, Mapping & GIS
Benefit from our excellent links to the international geomatics industry throughout your degree.
Our Degrees
Get a broad-ranging knowledge of Surveying, Mapping and GIS. Gain in-depth expertise in one of our specialist areas. Develop the skills to collaborate with engineers from other disciplines.
Geomatics spans geography, science, mathematics and ICT. It is the science of earth mapping, at all scales.
From using lasers to make 3D models of construction projects, to using satellite positioning to model environmental changes, these courses help you to see the world differently.
Mapping and Geospatial Data Science
Get a firm foundation in geospatial data science. We'll provide you with plenty of opportunities to develop practical skills in surveying. Formerly known as Surveying and Mapping Science.
- MSci Honours: Mapping and Geospatial Data Science
- MSci Honours with Year in Industry: Mapping and Geospatial Data Science
Geospatial Surveying and Mapping (formerly Surveying and Mapping Science)
This degree spans geography, science, mathematics and ICT. Use state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge analysis to study our natural and built environments.
- BEng Honours: Geospatial Surveying and Mapping
- BEng Honours with Year in Industry: Geospatial Surveying and Mapping
Geographic Information Science
Get in-depth knowledge of the systems and software we use to analyse geographic data about the world around us. This hands-on degree spans technology, computing, mapping, geography and environmental management.
- BSc Honours: Geographic Information Science
- BSc Honours with Year in Industry: Geographic Information Science
Scholarships and Funding
A number of scholarships and funding opportunities are available for undergraduate students.
Why Choose Us?
Students are partners in our education model. You'll work alongside academics and industry partners who are leaders in their field. You'll learn how to design innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges.
Be part of a long tradition of engineering excellence. Here in Newcastle is where great innovators such as Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan developed ideas that changed the world.
Our Global Community
Our diverse community includes students from over 100 nationalities. We unite people and cultures, providing you with a truly global student experience.
Equality and diversity are essential components of our day-to-day operations. Our policies ensure that all protected characteristics are made welcome in our School. We encourage women in engineering, and are nearing our goal of 25% of our female student cohort.
Our Impact
Our integrated approach to teaching and research gives you the ability to collaborate across subject disciplines.
The School's research groups contribute to three research themes:
Our teaching is informed by our ground-breaking research. Research groups in Geomatics include:
Teaching Excellence
We are proud to have achieved a Gold Award in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) which demonstrates our commitment to teaching quality.
Surveying, Mapping & GIS
We run the world's largest urban observatory. Data from more than 500 sensors allows us to unlock and explore cities' intricate systems.
Your Learning Experience
Studying Surveying, Mapping & GIS here at Newcastle opens up a world of opportunities, equipping you with the professional skills you need to succeed.
96%
of our UK-domiciled graduates
have gone on to employment or further study within six months of graduating
2017
Your learning will include both the theory and practical application of surveying, mapping, geospatial data science and geographic information science. This mixture of learning will provide you with a real-world experience.
You'll benefit from a combination of field trips, project work and industry visits. This ensures you graduate with the technical skills required to succeed in your chosen sector.
- In Stage 1, you'll attend a residential field course in the Lake District during the Easter vacation. You'll map the Borrowdale Valley.
- In Stage 3, you'll participate in an advanced field course, which draws on your studies in Stages 1 and 2 to introduce you to a real-world problem. This eight-day course takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the British countryside, and is held at the start of Stage 3 studies in September.
Supporting You
You'll flourish as a part of our inspiring, supportive and challenging environment.
You'll be supported by personal tutors, stage tutors, degree tutors, and student buddies within our School.
The University also provide student support and wellbeing services, and our Students’ Union has a range of resources.
Engage with Industry
You will engage with industry in a number of ways. You'll attend industry events such as Life During and Beyond Geomatics and guest lectures. You'll take part in projects and placements. You'll have access to in-school support as well as support from our Careers Service.
Work placements
All of our degrees offer a Year in Industry option. Between Stages 2 and 3, you'll spend a year on a paid industrial placement.
See our Year in Industry programmes.
World-class Facilities and Living Laboratories
We have a wide range of Geomatics facilities for teaching and research.
We are a key part of the Innovate UK, Satellite Applications Catapult North East Centre of Excellence.
The Urban Observatory is the largest set of publicly-available, real-time urban data in the UK. It is led by staff in the Surveying, Mapping Sciences and GIS group.
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Leslie
Choosing Newcastle
Surveying and Mapping Science BSc (Hons)
The facilities here are amazing, giving support where needed and allowing the students to reach their potential.
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Tim
Recommending Newcastle
Surveying and Mapping Science BSc (Hons)
The high academic quality of the course is very evident, yet the staff are still very approachable, friendly and willing to help.
Read our student blog where Tim talks about his Stage 1 field course.
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Niel
Surveying & Mapping Science BSc (Hons)
Choosing the course
The ratio between outdoor and indoor practical work and classroom based lectures is great.
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Peter
Choosing the course
Surveying and Mapping Science BSc (Hons)
Peer-to-peer help is very strong within each cohort because of the small number of students on the course. The staff get to know everyone on a personal level and therefore are willing to help you as and when required.
£26,138
Average starting salary
Typical range £23k-£28k
2017
The Surveying and Mapping Science and Geographic Information Science degrees are unique in the UK, having dual accreditation from:
Industrial Contact
Our professionally accredited degree programmes provide you with industry exposure in a number of ways:
- placements
- projects
- industry prizes
- competitions
- guest lectures
- site visits
- careers support
- careers fairs
- Life During and Beyond Geomatics
We will support your engagement with industry through our:
- Professional Bodies
- Industrial Advisory Boards
- Academic Leads
- Industrial Liaison Managers
- Careers Service Marketing Professionals
- Business Development Managers
- Alumni
Life During and Beyond Geomatics
Held at the start of each academic year, this event brings our students and industrial partners together. It runs very much like a trade show. It attracts professional bodies, trade groups, and commercial organisations from across Europe.
Regular exhibitors include Leica Geosystems, Ordnance Survey and BP.
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James
Surveying and Mapping Science: BSc (Hons) graduated 2016
Engineering Surveyor Skanska UK
The practicals helped me to obtain two summer placements, one at Paragon Surveys, a Land Surveying company. This gave me enough experience to apply for a paid summer internship at Skanska on a crossrail project.
Graduate Destinations
Our graduates are employed by leading industry organisations from across the globe.
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)
Our Surveying and Mapping Science and Geographic Information Science degrees are approved by the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme. The Scheme sponsors students interested in a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armed forces or the Ministry of Defence.