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Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology 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 19200
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 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

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
1 x Major 8
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.
Surveying Major:
SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A
SVY1104Survey Computations A
SVY2105Survey Computations B
SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B
PLUS four units from the following:1
CIV2701Road Design and Location
ENV2201Land Studies
SVY2301Automated Surveying Systems
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System
SVY3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law
SVY3200Land Administration 
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning
SVY2302Mine Surveying
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
SVY3304Cadastral Surveying
SVY2303Construction Surveying

Professional accreditation

The Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology is not accredited by any professional bodies other than the University of Southern Queensland.

Other majors

The other major for the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science is Geographic Information Systems.

Footnotes

1 Choice of courses needs approval of the Head of Discipline