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Associate Degree of Spatial Science Major Surveying
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18280
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20000
  • On-campus
    AUD 22720

What will I study?

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 16
Plus 2 - 3 x Practice Courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

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
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

Other majors

Other majors for the Associate Degree of Spatial Science are: Geographic Information and Urban and Regional Planning.