Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying)
- On-campus
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- 24 units
- 3 years or part-time equivalent
- Springfield
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Start your career in surveying
If a boring desk job is not the thing for you, then the physical, outdoors nature of surveying is probably a better fit. You’ll be equipped with up to date knowledge of new technologies, including satellite based Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information and have the practical skills to work in a range of surveying projects including land development and mining.
Your studies will include Queensland or New South Wales cadastral surveying or both if you like.
Make an impact on one of the most rapidly developing industries with USQ’s Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (Surveying), Australia’s number one surveying degree in distance education.
The Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology is the perfect base for a new career or starting point for further study down the track.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology program is accredited by the Surveyors Board of Queensland, and is recognised throughout Australia and New Zealand. After some experience working in the field, you will become eligible for registration as a graduate surveyor with the Queensland Surveyors Board and registration or licensing as a professional mining surveyor with the Surveyors Boards of Queensland and New South Wales. You will also become eligible for membership with the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Australia.
Other major available for the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology is Geographic Information Systems.
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
Courses to be studied | Units |
---|---|
1 x major | 24 |
plus 4 x practice courses (0 units value) | 0 |
Total | 24 |
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
Study Mode | Cost |
---|---|
Commonwealth supported | AUD 9352 |
Domestic full fee paying | AUD 24080 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Residential schools
This program includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 16/64. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018.
Entry Requirements
- Subject pre-requisites: English (4, SA), Mathematics B (4, SA) or equivalent
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Admission pathways
A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.
*Further admission information
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission.
Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances.
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments.
USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2018.
How to apply
QTAC codes
Mode | Codes |
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Toowoomba | 907802 |
Springfield | 927801 |
External | 907805 |
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Friday 1 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.
- Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.
If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.