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Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science Major Surveying
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20520
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

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
Core courses 3
plus Major courses 5
plus 2 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 8
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Core courses: 
ENG3103 Engineering Problem Solving Computations 
ENG5001 Professional Skills in Engineering 
MAT2500 Engineering Mathematics 3 
Surveying Major:Select five units from the following:
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations 
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A 
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment 
SVY2105Survey Computations B 
SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
SVY3304Cadastral Surveying 
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning 
Practice courses:  
SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3 
SVY3904 Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 4 1

 

 

 

Other majors

The other majors available for the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Power and Structural.

1 Offered externally only.