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Geomatics – (Ph.D.)
Newcastle University
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, April, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
MPhil/PhD supervision is normally available in the following areas:
Satellite geodesy: GPS and geophysical modelling; GPS/GNSS geodesy; precise orbit determination of altimetric and geodetic satellites; sea level; ice sheet mass balance; satellite altimetry; static and temporal gravity field and reference frame analyses from dedicated satellite missions; SAR interferometry; geophysical and industrial deformation monitoring; geodynamics and geohazards; integration of GPS and INS; and engineering geodesy (Dr R Bingham, Professor P Clarke, Dr S Edwards, Dr M King, Professor P Moore, Dr N Penna).
Geospatial Engineering: geoinformatics and advanced GIS; geospatial algorithm development; spatial modelling including network modelling, cellular automata and agent based approaches to spatial complexity; multimedia cartography and information delivery; temporal GIS; geospatial data management; airborne and satellite remote sensing applied to environmental impact assessment; land use, vegetation and pollution monitoring; Earth observation of urban systems; photogrammetry; laser scanning; and precise non-contact dimensional control (Dr S Barr, Dr D Fairbairn, Dr R Gaulton, Mr P James, Professor J Mills).
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You will be matched with research-active academics, who will provide advice and support throughout your research project. The first three months of study involve quite intensive theoretical and practical tuition to ensure that you have the study skills to plan your project and can use the equipment and software related to your research. You will be encouraged to attend our weekly research seminar series and to present your work at our annual postgraduate research conference, group seminars and relevant international conferences.
Our Science, Agriculture and Engineering Graduate School provides training in professional/key skills and research techniques, supports personal development and hosts postgraduate events.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
At least an upper-second-class (2.1) Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant discipline (geomatics/surveying, mathematics, physics, Earth/environmental science, engineering, computing/IT, geography). Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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