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Master of Spatial Science Technology Major Surveying
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 12 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
  • 1.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 12 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21040
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
4 x Group A courses 4
plus  3 x Group B courses 3
plus  5 x Group C courses 5
Total 12

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Group A courses:Select four units from the following:
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System
SVY1104 Survey Computations A
SVY2105Survey Computations B
SVY2106Geodetic Surveying A
SVY3107Geodetic Surveying B
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
SVY3304Cadastral Surveying
Group B courses:Select three units from the following: 
ECO8012Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Development
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
SVY3200Land Administration
SVY3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning
SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
Group C courses: 
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8002Masters Dissertation1

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Spatial Science Technology include: Geographic Information Systems.

1 four units.