Program Overview
The Geomatics 60 Hp at University of G\xc3\xa4vle is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geomatics 60 Hp programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 11,332 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Gävle, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geomatics 60 Hp programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Studies on Advanced Level in Geospatial Information Science
- GIS Data Structures and Algorithms
- Thematic and Web Cartography
- Remote Sensing
- Spatial Databases and SDI
- Spatial Analysis for Planning
- Spatial Multicriteria Decision Analysis
- GIScience Seminar
- Satellite Sensors and their Applications in Geospatial Information Science
- Degree project for a MSc of science/technology with major in geomatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed Bachelor\'s degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university. Major in Geomatics (90 ects) or equivalent (e.g. geography or geology including GIS).
- English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,332 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,332 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of G\xc3\xa4vle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Gavle
University of Gavle
Gavle, Sweden
The University of Gävle is a public university in Gävle, Sweden, established in 1977. It is known for its applied education and research with a strong focus on sustainability, built environment,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180