DipHE Hydrography for Professionals

• Study at your own pace, regardless of your location.
• Balance work and further education by studying part-time and fit your study around changing working patterns.
• Study anywhere at any time. With our self-contained e-learning packages you won’t need to rely on continuous internet access.
  
• Equip yourself with essential hydrography skills and gain hands-on surveying experience through our short, intensive and practical residential sessions held at intervals throughout your course.
  
• Whether you are a school leaver wishing to enter the industry, or new to working in the field this course has been designed to furnish you with the skills to meet the demands of the global hydrographic survey industry. 
  

• Year 1

• In your first year you'll benefit from a bespoke e-learning environment, which incorporates a variety of lectures, tutorials, practical work and assessment. The syllabus has been developed with industry, and includes topical subjects such as hydrographic survey practice and positioning, oceanography, underwater acoustics, and management and leadership.

  Optional modules

  • Nautical Science (EHYD102)

    This module will allow the student to build on the material introduced in the first introductory Hydrographic Academy module, to develop learning and study skills together with an understanding of underpinning scientific principles. An introduction to aspects of nautical science important to the professional working in the marine environment are also provided.

  • Fundamentals of Hydrography (EHYD103)

    This module provides an introduction to aspects of Earth observation and measurement critical to those required to engage in practical hydrography. Basic geodesy, together with Earth observation using satellites and acoustics are studied, together with an introduction to the principles of horizontal and vertical positioning.

• Year 2

• Core modules

  • Maritime Studies for Hydrography (EHYD104)

    A study of ships and ship behaviour provides an underpinning knowledge of platform behaviour and the effects this may have on the planning and conduct of a survey. An introduction to the extent and nature of the marine environment, and current resource and policy issues is combined with further development in research methods.

  Optional modules

  • Practical Techniques in Hydrography 1 (EHYD105B)

• Year 3

• Optional modules

  • Meteorology and Oceanography (EHYD201)

    All hydrographic surveyors require an in-depth understanding of the environment in which they operate. This module enables the student to acquire the knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of meteorology and oceanography, together with the opportunity to develop their practical skills in data analysis and presentation.

  • Data Management and Charting (EHYD202)

    This module will allow the student to develop their understanding of instrumentation, of errors and uncertainty, and the techniques necessary to quantify them. Study of the visualisation and presentation of data including, for example, digital mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), together with the use of appropriate software, will enable the student to undertake further practical field training with confidence.

• Final year

• Optional modules

  • Hydrography in Practice (EHYD203)

    This module enables the student to pursue a largely self-directed course of study in an area of particular personal or professional interest. Following an introduction to all the topic areas suggested by the published professional body guidelines, the student will have the opportunity to develop and complete a major project.

  • Practical Techniques in Hydrography 2 (EHYD204B)

    This module will enable students to undertake hydrographic survey tasks on a variety of scales using commonly available survey equipment. A significant amount of applied survey work will be undertaken allowing the development of skills in operational hydrography together with data processing and presentation using industry standard software.

All applications are considered on individual merit in relation to the aims and outcomes of the course. 

We welcome a mix of AS/A level and vocational A level qualifications as well as specialisation. If you are a UK school leaver, offers will be based on your results at the end of year 13, although AS grades gained at the end of year 12 may be used in conjunction with your predicted A level or vocational A level grades as an important indicator of ability.

Offers made to mature applicants (over 21) may take account of work and life experience, and in particular, work experience gained within the offshore survey industry.  

If you have not obtained or do not have the appropriate entry qualifications in the English language, you may be required to produce evidence of English language ability.  This will normally be the equivalent of:

• GCSE grade C or above in English language.
• IELTS average score of 6.0 or above with a score of at least 6.0 in the written component.

We would like to welcome you to submit your application for the first module 'An Introduction to Hydrography and the Marine Environment'. You’ll need to complete this module before progressing on to either of the undergraduate (DipHE) or postgraduate (PgDip) pathway. Your previous experience and qualifications, coupled with your performance during the introductory module, will enable staff to assess and advise which of the two pathways will be most appropriate for you to pursue.

Admissions tutors for the Hydrographic Academy will check all applications thoroughly, and may also arrange an interview (usually by telephone or Skype), in order to assess your suitability for study. Offers are based on the information provided in the application documents and interview (where appropriate).

If you would like to register your interest in studying with the Hydrographic Academy please contact us.