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Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
UndergraduateUSQ-SVY-DEG2025
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Measure and map for mining, construction, and land
Become a professional surveyor. You’ll learn to make precise measurements and collect geo-spatial data. Explore surveying equipment and techniques. This accredited course gets you ready for roles in land development, construction or mining projects.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 32
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
About this degree
- Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Employ specialised knowledge in the theories, concepts, methods and technologies in the areas of surveying and spatial science. Examine and justify skills and knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of appropriate technologies, methods and processes to solve and complete a range of surveying and spatial science activities. Develop advanced technical and cognitive skills to create innovative and sustainable solutions utilising cutting-edge technologies to communicate to a range of audiences including professionals, para-professionals, clients and the wider community. Apply specialised knowledge and skills of surveying in sufficient depth to accept responsibility and autonomously apply well-informed judgements regarding professional practices, theories and processes. Explain and defend appropriate judgements when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical, environmental and social issues and advanced oral and written communication skills to transmit and convey the necessary information and ideas to relevant stakeholders. Practice and assess consistent adaptation and application of academic norms and ethical standards in decision making when working collaboratively in a professional capacity and to undertake further learning and study. Illustrate knowledge of surveying and geospatial data manipulation in sufficient depth to qualify for employment, certification, and, when necessary, registration as a Professional Surveyor.
- Set yourself up for a career in the outdoors with Australia’s largest surveying education provider. Study the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) with UniSQ and get the opportunity to register as a Professional Surveyor through this professionally accredited degree. Be prepared to work in land development, construction, or mining by gaining in-depth knowledge of land and sustainable studies, geographical information systems, mining, and construction. In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to complete a research project and delve into specialist surveying topics.
Recommended study pattern
Year 1
SVY1102 Introduction to Surveying
ENM1600 Engineering Mathematics
SBE1001 Foundations of Tertiary Study
SVY2104 Applied Surveying and Computations
SVY1010 Fundamental Metrology for Surveyors
GIS1401 Geospatial Mapping
SVY1110 Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems
SVY2301 Terrestrial Mapping
SVY2100 Fundamental Surveying Practice
Year 2
SVY2302 Mine Surveying
SVY2202 Photogrammetry and Drone Mapping
SVY2300 Applied Surveying Practices
SVY2303 Construction Surveying
SVY3304 or SVY3306 Cadastral Surveying (QLD or NSW)
SVY3105 Error Analysis from Adjustment
GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems
SBE1002 Building Employability
1 x Selective Course
Year 3
SVY3107 Applied Geodesy
CSC1401 Foundation Programming
SVY2400 Advanced Surveying
REN3302 Sustainable Resourece Use
SBE4401 Research Practices in Surveying and Built Environment
SVY4309 Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
SBE4402 Research Project
2 x Selectives
Year 4
URP1001 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
SVY4405 Spatial Data Manipulation
SBE4402 Research Project (continued)
SVY3302 Property Valuation and Development
URP3201 Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY4304 Land and Cadastral Law
1 x Selective
Award requirements
Completion of 32 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Choose your subjects
Majors
- Geographic Information Systems
- Surveying.
Electives
Approved courses are part of the Academic program and students must select approved courses from a specified list.
Exit points
Bachelor of Surveying Technology, Associate Degree of Surveying, Diploma of Engineering Studies.
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Indicative first year fee
$6,711
Indicative total fee $26,844
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- ATAR - 74.15 or equivalent Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. For entry to the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Surveying) program, applicants are required to meet the Category 2 English Language Proficiency requirements.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
Work experience is desirable and encouraged but is not required for the completion of the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) program. Students are encouraged to obtain work experience during vacation periods.
Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses.
Career opportunities
Professional recognition
This degree is fully accredited by the Surveyors Board of Queensland and is recognised in every Australian state and in New Zealand through reciprocal arrangements. The degree, together with relevant industry experience, enables registration and/or licensing as a cadastral surveyor with the Boards of Surveyors in Australia and New Zealand. When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Geospatial Council of Australia.Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians | $93K to $120K | Up 11.9% |
Surveying and Spatial Science Technicians | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Surveyors | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists | $93K to $120K | Up 19.4% |
^ There is no data available