Geodesy and Geoinformatics
(Master of Science)

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Course type

Postgraduate studies (Master)

Standard Course Duration

4 semesters

Course Start

Winter semester, Summer semester

Language of Instruction

German, English

Language Requirements

Instruction language: German
German HZB: none
International application: German C1
Instruction language: English
English C1
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Admission

Unrestricted admission

International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

Students on the Master’s degree programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, which follows on from the Bachelor’s degree programme, expand on their knowledge in the following areas:

Advanced Geodesy subjects,
Advanced Geoinformatics subjects,
Project seminar,
Compulsory module on the project seminar,
Compulsory elective module “Geodesy”,
Compulsory elective module “Geoinformatics”,
Studium Generale.

Most of the compulsory part, consisting of the advanced subjects of Geodesy and Geoinformatics during the first semester, is offered in English. In the compulsory elective modules “Geodesy” and “Geoinformatics”, students can choose from several courses. In addition, the “Studium Generale” enables students to attend courses offered in other degree programmes. The degree programme concludes with a Master’s thesis.

Further information for students on the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science

Course Content

Cartography
Engineering surveying
Geodetic data analysis
Geographic information systems
Land and real estate management
Photogrammetry
Physical geodesy
Remote sensing
Satellite geodesy

Course Structure

The Master’s degree programme takes four semesters and builds on content from the Bachelor’s degree programme. Students take advanced subjects in which they expand on the knowledge gained during the Bachelor’s degree programme. In the compulsory elective area, students have the opportunity to choose between various subject areas and to specialise accordingly. The optional area also enables them to attend courses offered in other degree programmes. As is the case at the Bachelor’s stage, students are assessed continually.

The fourth semester of the Master’s degree programme is set aside for the completion of a Master’s thesis within six months. Students who have passed all of the examinations and successfully completed the Master’s thesis are awarded the Master’s degree.

Graduates are conferred the title Master of Science (MSc).

The Master’s degree programme requires that students produce a great deal more independent scientific work than is the case at the Bachelor’s stage. In this way, graduates are prepared for undertaking future research and development tasks in industry or research institutions.

Recommended Abilities

Foundations: Students should understand the fundamentals of geodesy and geoinformatics; a sound knowledge of basic science, mathematics and programming is a prerequisite.
Research: Students should also be interested in subject-specific and research-oriented interrelations. The ideal students are also open to new lines of scientific enquiry, creative, open to criticism and responsible-minded.
Team work

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the degree programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics have good prospects for embarking on a wide range of exciting, varied professional tasks. In the free economy, for example, graduates may find employment

as self-employed, publicly appointed surveyors
with providers of geodetic and photogrammetric systems of measurement and analysis
with manufacturers of positioning and navigation systems
with surveying and robotics software providers
with GIS service providers
in industrial production control and quality control
in the construction and raw materials industries

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations: