Engineering Science (Surveying)

If you want to become a Professional Surveyor, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Engineering Science (Surveying) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for your profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the impact of flooding, the effects of rising sea levels or the measurement of underground mines, your project will provide insight to the profession of surveying.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x core courses8

plus Major courses6

plus 2 x elective2

plus 5 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Major Courses:

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

SVY3304Cadastral Surveying

SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law

Elective Courses:Select two units from the following:

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing

SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

Practice Courses:

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3

SVY3904Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 4 2

Footnotes

1 Two units.

2 Offered externally only. 

Entry requirements

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

•  3-year degree in engineering or spacial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or eqivalent

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.