Bachelor of Surveying Technology
Undergraduate | USQ-STC-DEG | 2024
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Price from
- $26,844
- 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
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime, please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.
Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Diploma of Engineering Studies (after successful completion of 8 approved courses). Associate Degree of Surveying (after successful completion of 16 approved courses).As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
ATAR/Selection Rank + Mathematical Methods Subject pre-requisite + English Subject pre-requisite English Language Proficiency
- 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/s
Career opportunities
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, private surveying consultancies, and with a plethora of large construction organisations.
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.
Career outlook
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians:
- $93K to $120K
- Surveying and Spatial Science Technicians:
- Unknown average
- Surveyors:
- Unknown average
- Surveyors and Spatial Scientists:
- $93K to $120K