Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying)

Your career outdoors

Experience the great outdoors working as a Surveyor or Surveyor’s Assistant, with USQ’s Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying). The Associate Degree of Spatial Science will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

Why Surveying?

If you’re an outdoors kind of person, then surveying might be just what you’re looking for. Through the course you will be equipped with the knowledge to apply to new technologies, such as satellite based Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information to a broad range of surveying projects including land development and mining. With the knowledge you’ll gain from your Associate Degree, you will have the opportunity to begin your career as a Surveying Assistant, Technician or Associate.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major16

Plus 3 x Practice Courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses: 

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems 

SVY1102Surveying A

SVY1104Survey Computations A

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

Year 2 courses:

CIV2701Road Design and Location

SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A

SVY2301Automated Surveying Systems

SVY2302Mine Surveying

SVY2303Construction Surveying

SVY3304Cadastral Surveying

plus two electives  - see Electives

Practice courses:

SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1

SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2

SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3

Electives:

CIV2605Construction Engineering

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENV2201Land Studies

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

REN1201Environmental Studies

SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B

SVY3200Land Administration

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: 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: 16/64

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

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