Geoinformation Technology & Cartography [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Geoinformation Technology & Cartography [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
Find out more about the MSc Geoinformation Technology and Cartography in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow, UK, This Masters in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography focuses on understanding and managing the locational data required to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) together with visualisation and map production in a GIS environment. It is the only programme in the UK to have a significant emphasis on cartography; and our focus on the underpinning geomatics aspects and cartographic output is unique among GIS programmes.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £31,050 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Entry 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 Science, Art, Applied Graphics, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Psychology, Social Science or Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Urban/Regiona
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds