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Master of Surveying

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Natural and Built Environments

Program Code: IMSG Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM085 Home Campus: City East Program Length (in EFTSL): 1.5

Program director/s

• Mr David Bruce (IMSG)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.

Aim

To develop students who possess the theoretical background, professional ethics and practical skills necessary to undertake professional land surveying measurements and analysis.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent qualification. This degree will have strength in geospatial science and will reside in disciplines such as Geographical Information Systems, Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and Geography. Applicants must have passed university coursework with the following content:

• Maps and coordinate systems
• Introduction to geographical information systems
• Geographical information systems analysis and applications
• Remote Sensing
• Basic land surveying including GPS
• Introduction to environmental / Earth systems
• First year mathematics (preferably engineering mathematics)
• First year physics
• Introduction to urban planning

Content/structure

The program comprises ten courses and requires the completion of 54 units over a two year period (see Note 1).
An exit point is available at the successful completion of first year with the award of Graduate Diploma in Surveying.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of this program will be eligible for membership of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI), and after a period of employment will be eligible to apply for general certification as a Practising Spatial Scientist. Further study and further work experience may lead to certification a specialist in one of the six commissions of the SSI.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR (Full time)
First Half (Study Period 2)
Advanced Surveying	GEOE 5005	4.5	0.125
Geodetic Science	GEOE 5010	4.5	0.125
Advanced Satellite Surveying	GEOE 5004	4.5	0.125
Land Law and Administration	GEOE 5011	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Cadastral Surveying	GEOE 5007	4.5	0.125
Observation Analysis	GEOE 5012	4.5	0.125
Professional Practice and Ethics (Surveying)	GEOE 5013	4.5	0.125
Applications of Engineering Surveying	GEOE 5006	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR (Full time)
First Half (Study Period 2)
Spatial Science Research Project 1	GEOE 5014	9	0.250
Cadastral Surveying Project 1	GEOE 5008	9	0.250
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Spatial Science Research Project 2	GEOE 5015	9	0.250
Cadastral Surveying Project 2	GEOE 5009	9	0.250

Notes

1. The normal mode of enrolment is full time (8 x 4.5 unit courses) in year 1, followed by part time (2 x 9 unit courses) in year 2. In year 2 employment within the Surveying Industry will be required. Year one can be completed in part time mode.

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