Spatial Science Technology (Surveying)

Broaden your knowledge in surveying

USQ’s Master of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying) is ideal if you have a three or four-year bachelor degree in a field other than engineering and you want to extend your knowledge in surveying.

Through this flexible 16 unit master’s degree you have the option to select surveying courses, including surveying computations, geodetic surveying and photogrammetry, as well as courses from related disciplines such as sustainable development, information systems and technology management.

You will also develop research methodology skills to complete a research project. The research project and dissertation is a stepping stone to further research degrees such as a PhD.

Graduate sooner

You may be able to graduate sooner with a Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology after completing 8 units or a Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology after completing 4 units.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Group A courses7

plus  3 x Group B courses3

plus  6 x Group C courses6

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Group A courses:

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

SVY1104Survey Computations A

SVY2105Survey Computations B

SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A

SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

SVY3304Cadastral Surveying

Group B courses:Select three units from the following: 

ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

SVY3200Land Administration

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

Group C courses: 

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8002Masters Dissertation1

Footnotes

1 four units.

Entry requirements

•  3 or 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an approved discipline

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.

Pre-requisites

• 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an approved discipline

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