Overview

Replacing the traditional MSc thesis, the placement enables students to apply technical expertise directly within industry, government, or consultancy environments. Graduates complete the Geoinformation Technology and Cartography with Work Placement programme offered by University of Glasgow with practical experience, professional confidence, and strong employability in the geospatial sector.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Masters in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography with Work Placement are well prepared for professional roles across the geospatial, data, and spatial analytics sectors. Typical career destinations include roles such as:

GIS Analyst
Cartographer
Geospatial Data or Spatial Analyst
Mapping or Visualisation Specialist
Geospatial Consultant.

Sectors include:

industry

government

infrastructure

environmental organisations

technology companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring

Web and Mobile Mapping

Remote Sensing of the Environment

Visualisation & Map Use

Applied GIS

Geospatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 96 other Masters in Geography in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a Geomatics-related discipline.

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

A copy of the photo page of your passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31050 GBP / year

≈ 31050 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12960 GBP / year

≈ 12960 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geoinformation Technology and Cartography with Work Placement.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Geoinformation Technology and Cartography with Work Placement

About

On this page

About

Overview

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners