Sept 2025 Entry
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
31*
*30 normal study credits with 1 tuition-free credit to fulfil the Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement
Students can pursue their studies in either full-time or part-time mode. Students typically complete the programme full-time in 1 year or part-time in 2.5 years. They are required to attend classes in the daytime and in the evening if they choose the full-time mode.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
This programme is designed for professionals in geographic information systems (GIS), surveying or related fields, and equips them with the theoretical understanding and practical skills required to specialise in GIS or land and engineering surveying.
Characteristics
This is a multidisciplinary programme for experienced professionals that advances their knowledge on their chosen specialist areas and expands their perspectives on geomatics.
The MSc programme has been accredited by the following professional bodies.
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The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
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The Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES)
(Subject to regular re-accreditation)
Programme Structure
Students are free to choose one of three routes to fulfil graduation requirements, as detailed below.
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Dissertation route: Core/Compulsory Subjects (18 credits) + LSGI551 Dissertation (9 credits) + 1 Elective Subject (3 credits) + 1 AIE Subject* (1 credit);
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Project route: Core/Compulsory Subjects (18 credits) + LSGI552 Project (6 credits) + Elective Subjects (6 credits) + 1 AIE Subject* (1 credit);
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Non-dissertation/project route: Core/Compulsory Subjects (18 credits) + Elective Subjects (12 credits) + 1 AIE Subject* (1 credit)
*Students from all routes will need to take a 1-credit subject Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE)
Core Areas of Study
The following is a brief summary of the core areas of study. Students will be provided with detailed information on the subjects for selection upon registration.
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Advanced Geographic Information Systems^
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Advanced Surveying
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Advanced Photogrammetry and Computer Vision
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Remote Sensing Image Processing^
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Spatial Data Acquisition^
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Satellite Positioning and Navigation^
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Spatial Data Analysis and Mining^
^ Compulsory Subjects
Subjects offered are subject to revision.
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lsgi/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/tpg-diploma-in-geomatics/curriculum/
31*
*30 normal study credits with 1 tuition-free credit to fulfil the Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement
Programme Leader
Dr LIU Xintao
BEng, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr WANG Shuo
BSc, MSc, PhD
- A Bachelor’s with Honours in engineering, science or technology;
OR - A Bachelor’s with Honours in other relevant disciplines (such as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography)^;
OR - A professional qualification plus relevant work experience related to surveying or GIS^.
^ Holders of these qualifications may be invited to attend interviews to assess their suitability for the programme.
For further information on academic matters, please contact:
Dr LIU Xintao (tel: (852) 2766 5962; email: xintao.liu@polyu.edu.hk).
12 (Full-time)
6 (Part-time)
HK$6,400 per credit for local and non-local students
Entry Scholarships are available. For details, please visit
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lsgi/experience-and-opportunities/financial-assistance/
PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
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One-page (for non-local applicants only)
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