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Bachelor of Spatial Science Major Surveying
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18280
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 11/77
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 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.

Courses to be studied Units
Core Courses 20
Plus 1 x Major study  12
Plus 5 -6 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     32
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
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
SVY1102Surveying A
SVY1104Survey Computations A 
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 
Year 2 Courses: 
CIV2701Road Design and Location 
CSC1401Foundation Programming 
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 
SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A 
SVY2301Automated Surveying Systems 
SVY2303Construction Surveying 
SVY3304Cadastral Surveying
 One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENV2201Land Studies 
SVY2105Survey Computations B 
SVY2302Mine Surveying 
SVY3107    Geodetic Surveying B 
SVY3200Land Administration 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Year 4 Courses:  
ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making 
ENG4111Research Project Part 1 
ENG4112   Research Project Part 2 
URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 
SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law 
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 
 Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
ENG3902Professional Practice 1 
ENG4903Professional Practice 2 
SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1 
SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2 
SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3 
SVY3904Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 4 
Electives:  
CIV1501Engineering Statics
CIV2605Construction Engineering 
CIV2702Municipal Services 
CIV3703Transport Engineering 
ENV2103Hydraulics I 
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation 
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
GIS3406 Remote Sensing and Image Processing 
GIS4407 Web Based Geographic Information System 
LAW2107 Environmental Law 
MGT1000 Organisational Behaviour 
REN1201Environmental Studies 
REN3302Sustainable Resource Use 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I

Other majors

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