Spatial Science Technology (Surveying)

Make an impact on developing industries

If you want to make an impact on one of the most rapidly developing industries, then USQ’s Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying) is the course for you. As Australia’s number one surveying degree in distance education, the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying) also offers the unique opportunity to finish your degree within three years while studying full-time, allowing you to become a practising Mine Surveyor once you graduate.

The Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology is the perfect base for a new career or starting point for further study down the track.

Why Surveying?

If a boring desk job is not the thing for you, then the physical, outdoors nature of surveying is probably a better fit. You’ll be equipped with up to date knowledge of new technologies, including satellite based Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information and have the practical skills to work in a range of surveying projects including land development and mining.

When you graduate from your Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology, you will have the opportunity to work as a Surveying Technologist, Mine Surveyor, and Supervising Engineering Surveyor and, with a bit of experience under your belt, as a Manager of Survey Operations in the Commonwealth, State and Local Government and with a plethora of large construction organisations.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 4 x practice courses (0 units value)0 

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

SVY1102Surveying A

SVY1104Survey Computations A

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

Year 2 Courses: 

CIV2701Road Design and Location

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENV2201Land Studies

SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A 

SVY2301Automated Surveying Systems

SVY2303Construction Surveying

SVY3304Cadastral Surveying

Year 3 Courses: 

SVY2105Survey Computations B 

SVY2302Mine Surveying

SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B

SVY3200Land Administration

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 

 Two Elective - see Electives 

Practice Courses: 

SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1

SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2

SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3

SVY3904Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 4

Electives: 

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making

CIV2605Construction Engineering 

CSC1401Foundation Programming

ENV2103Hydraulics I

ENV4204Environmental Technology

GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I

REN1201Environmental Studies

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law 

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA) and Mathematics B (4 SA)

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 6.0 or equivalent.

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

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 12/74

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 6.0 or equivalent.

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

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics is recommended

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

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