Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Specialisation Hydrography

The HafenCity University (HCU) in Hamburg offers one of the few specialisations in Hydrography in the world and the only one in Germany accredited according to the highest FIG/IHO/ICA level (Category A). Hydrography is one of the three specialisations (together with Geodesy and Geoinformatics) within the MSc Programme Geodesy and Geoinformatics that can be chosen at the HCU. The focus of the Master's courses of hydrography is on collecting, analysing, modelling, and visualising data of oceans, coasts, and inland waters for the safety of waterways, planning, engineering, georesource management, and research. One of the highest priorities of hydrography is securing modern marine navigation and the preparation of basic information for all structural engineering measures in the maritime field. Modern technology is employed here to survey the waters. The survey data are administered, analysed, and visualised in digital hydrographic information systems. Modern methods of nautical charting also contribute directly to the protection of marine ecosystems through a reduction in ship groundings and maritime accidents. Furthermore, a hydrographic database provides important components for marine pollution detection, coastal zone management as well as sensitive ecosystem identification and monitoring. The two-year Master's specialisation combines scientific and technological aspects and covers areas including advanced geodesy, navigation, geoinformation, marine sciences, oceanography, maritime environment, data processing, and software technology. The curriculum includes several supervised field trainings. The two-year study programme of the specialisation Hydrography is organised in compulsory modules and electives, some of which are also included in the specialisations Geodesy and Geoinformatics.  Two eligible courses of the Q-Studies are also part of the curriculum. In these courses, educational knowledge from art as well as the social and natural sciences is taught in a transdisciplinary way. Practice and field exercises are integrated in the programme. For further details please visit our website: https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/bachelor/geodaesie-und-geoinformatik/organisation/hydrographie-1 PDF Download