Bachelor of Surveying Technology
UndergraduateUSQ-STC-DEG2025
Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Surveying Technology
About this degree
A student who successfully completes the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology should be able to apply:
- Broad and coherent knowledge in the theories, concepts, methods and technologies in the areas of surveying and spatial science.
- Skills and knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of appropriate technologies, methods and processes to solve and complete a range of surveying and spatial science activities.
- Well-developed technical and cognitive skills to create innovative and sustainable solutions utilising cutting-edge technologies, supported by research to collect, store and manipulate spatial data.
- Knowledge and skills to autonomously apply well-informed judgements regarding specialised practices, theories and processes in their domain of knowledge.
- Well-developed communication skills to transmit and convey the necessary information and ideas to relevant stakeholders.
- Consistent application of academic norms and ethical standards in decision making when working collaboratively in a professional capacity.
- Knowledge of surveying or spatial information systems to sufficient depth to be eligible for employment, certification and, where appropriate, registration as a Graduate Surveyor or GIS Spatial Scientist.
- Make an impact on one of the most rapidly developing industries with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Surveying Technology, Australia’s only surveying degree offered via online study. This degree is the perfect base for a new career or starting point for further study down the track. Gain foundational knowledge and practical experience in surveying. Explore a range of technologies, including satellite-based global navigation satellite systems and geographic information systems, and build the practical skills to work on a range of surveying projects, including land development, construction, and mining. Your studies will include Queensland or New South Wales cadastral surveying, or both.
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 (WIL)
Year 2
SVY2302 Mine Surveying
SVY2202 Photogrammetry and Drone Mapping
SVY2300 Applied Surveying Practices (WIL)
SVY2303 Construction Surveying
SVY3304 Cadastral Surveying (Queensland) or SVY3306 Cadastral Surveying (New South Wales)
SVY3105 Error Analysis and Adjustment
GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems
SBE1002 Building Employability
1 x Elective
Year 3
SVY3107 Applied Geodesy
CSC1401 Foundation Programming
SVY3400 Advanced Surveying
URP3201 Sustainable Urban Design and Development
REN3302 Sustainable Resource Use
SVY4309 Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
2 x Electives
Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Associate Degree of Surveying, Diploma of Engineering Studies.
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Indicative first year fee
$8,948
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.
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Entry requirements
- ATAR - 65.60 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.
- 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
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