Programme overview
This is a full-time one-year programme to enable graduates in geography, earth sciences, economics and engineering to train as professional surveyors who have knowledge both of modern land surveying techniques and the principles and application of land and environmental management. Graduate destination statistics show more than 90% of students obtaining related employment.
The programme introduces and develops surveying practice through a module that stretches over both semesters. Other modules provide training in land management, planning, general management and environmental control. In Easter there is a fieldtrip to an abandoned mine site in Ireland where both the surveying skills and environmental/land management knowledge are put to the test as a major case-study. The final part of the programme is a dissertation that can form part of an industrial partnership. The programme is accredited by both the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
I chose to study the postgraduate degree in Surveying and Environmental Management at the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus because it is accredited by both the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).The high ranking of the University of Exeter and the reputation of the Camborne School of Mines were also significant factors. I felt this combination of factors has offered me the best path to becoming a chartered surveyor.
The teaching, other students and the location of the Cornwall Campus have all contributed to my positive experience of studying at the University. Firstly, I have enjoyed and can testify to the very interactive and effective teaching methods used by a dedicated team of lecturers. Secondly, the students I have met have been both accommodating and very resourceful. Finally, the location of the campus has given me the opportunity to personally experience the Cornish mining heritage at first hand. In addition to the teaching, easy access to state-of-the-art surveying equipment for practical assignments has had a major impact on the quality on my perception of the Cornwall Campus.
I would describe my experiences at Exeter as enlightening, challenging and fulfilling. I have also enjoyed immense support from the Academic services teams which has definitely facilitated my studies.
When I graduate, I am looking to working with a world leader in mining or surveying and attaining chartered status within the shortest possible time. Apart from free student membership in the accrediting institutions, I have also received invaluable guidance from my lecturers in achieving this.
I have enjoyed my studies at Exeter and would definitely recommend the University of Exeter to a friend.
