Master's Degree Programme in Land Surveying
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
No work placement. Master´s Thesis is a research or development project.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Qualification requirements and regualations are defined in the degree requlations of Metropolia.
Access to further studies
Graduates are eligible to apply for further studies.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Recognition is based on Metropolia´s common eRPL criteria.
Profile of the programme
The professional field of land surveying is extensive and multidisciplinary. It includes surveying and mapping techniques, Geoinformatics, cadastral surveying and land use planning. The different sectors often interact and the aim is to provide the land surveying engineers’ general competence in this field.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
Many land surveyors are employed for example as planners in municipalities.
Key learning outcomes
During the studies students will deepen their expertise.
Graduation requirements
A student is eligible to graduate when s/he has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extend 240 ECTS credits).
Level of qualification
Master's Degree (Second Cycle)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
No student exchange.
Specific admission requirements
No specific admission requirements.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The assessment criteria is defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.
Mode of study
Studies are implemented as courses or projects. Studies include contact teaching and/or self-study.
Programme director
Head of Degree Programme Ilkka Partonen
ilkka.partonen@metropolia.fi
+ 358 40 1678222