Overview

The Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is a professionally accredited program that equips students with the skills to become professional surveyors. This four-year degree is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of land and sustainable studies, geographical information systems, mining, and construction.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree, students can expect to be in high demand and equipped for a career as a professional surveyor in areas such as land development, mining, and civil construction. Career opportunities exist in various settings, including property and land development organizations, surveying companies, construction companies, government institutions, mining companies, and private consultancy.

Professional Accreditation

This degree is fully accredited by the Surveyors Board of Queensland and is recognized 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.

Why Study Engineering and Surveying at UniSQ?

UniSQ is the only university in Queensland offering online surveying qualifications. Students have access to modern satellite-based Global Positioning Systems and computer mapping technologies. The university's Remote Access Laboratory (RAL) system provides online students with off-site access to practical and laboratory experiments.

What You'll Study

To graduate from the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours), students must successfully complete 32 units of study. The degree structure consists of core courses, specified selection courses, and student selective courses.

Core Courses

• SBE1001: Foundations of Tertiary Study
• SBE1002: Building Employability
• SVY1102: Introduction to Surveying
• SVY1110: Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems
• GIS1401: Geospatial Mapping
• SVY1010: Fundamental Metrology for Surveyors
• GIS1402: Geographic Information Systems
• URP1001: Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
• ENM1600: Engineering Mathematics
• CSC1401: Foundation Programming
• SVY2104: Applied Surveying and Computations
• SVY2100: Fundamental Surveying Practice (WIL 1)
• SVY2301: Terrestrial Mapping
• SVY2202: Photogrammetry and Drone Mapping
• SVY2303: Construction Surveying
• SVY2300: Applied Surveying Practices (WIL 2)
• SVY2302: Mine Surveying
• REN3302: Sustainable Resource Use
• URP3201: Sustainable Urban Design and Development
• SVY3105: Error Analysis and Adjustment
• SVY3400: Advanced Surveying
• SVY3107: Applied Geodesy
• SVY3302: Property Valuation and Development
• SVY4309: Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
• SBE4401: Research Practices in Surveying and Built Environment
• SBE4402: Research Project
• SVY4304: Land and Cadastral Law
• SVY4405: Spatial Data Manipulation and Integration

Specified Selection Courses

Students must complete 2 units of specified selection courses.

Culturally Focused Course Options

Students choose one of the following courses:

• ANT1001: Cultural Diversity: an Introduction to Anthropology
• FNA1001: First Nations Philosophy and Perspectives
• FNA1002: First Nation Perspective of Australian History
• FNA1003: Australian Politics and the First Nations' Experience

State Selection

Choose one of the following:

• SVY3304: Cadastral Surveying (Queensland)
• SVY3306: Cadastral Surveying (New South Wales)

Student Selective

Select three courses from a Spatial Science/Urban Planning/Construction/Engineering related disciplines or any course from across the university with the approval of the program director.

Degree Requirements

Residential Schools

Students are required to attend on-campus residential schools as part of this degree.

Entry Requirements

There are various ways to be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree, including:

• Current or recent year 12 student
• Applicant with higher education study
• Applicant with Vocational Education and Training
• Applicant with work experience and life experience

English Language Requirements

Students must meet the applicable English language requirements, which include an IELTS (Academic) minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components.

Student Profile

Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake.

Entry Pathways

There are various entry pathways into the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree, including the Associate Degree of Surveying and UniSQ Ready.

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated 2026 annual fee for the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) degree is AUD 9,536. Students may be eligible for scholarships, including those for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need.

How to Apply

Students can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

Study Dates

Students can select to start their study in Trimester 1 or 3.

Special Admission Schemes

There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost a student's ATAR or selection rank.

Preparing to Apply

Students should check the entry requirements, organize their supporting documents, and check application closing dates before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a surveying degree?
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• Is there an entry pathway if I don't meet the entry requirements?
• Can I study the course part-time or online?
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