Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. The honours component prepares students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. Curtin University offers the only comprehensive surveying degree in Western Australia. Surveying is a highly specialised discipline within Engineering and Science (sometimes called Geomatics Engineering or Geomatics) and is a long-established profession, having played a crucial role in the development of Australia since settlement. Furthermore, the evolution of Australian infrastructure will depend upon the skills that surveyors and spatial scientists provide. Surveyors use advanced technology and scientific principles to provide practical solutions and services to many areas of industry, such as land development, construction, mining and mapping. Surveying will give you the opportunity to work as a Land Surveyor, Cadastral Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Mine Surveyor and offers further career opportunities. It includes modern techniques with total stations, levels, satellite positioning (GPS/GNSS), laser scanning, photogrammetry (drone surveying), airborne and marine navigation, digital mapping, satellite and airborne remote sensing, specialised alignment mine and engineering surveying, and geographic information systems (GIS). The research focus of an Honours degree provides a pathway for career advancement. Students are required to complete at least three months employment in their field during the course of their degree . Additionally, students must hold an approved first aid certificate before graduating.
Structure
Credit Points: 800
Subjects
- NPSC1003 Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
- MATH1015 Linear Algebra 1
- SPAT1001 Fundamentals of Surveying
- SPAT1000 Survey Computations
- SPAT2017 Geodata Management
- STAT1004 Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis
- SPAT1005 Spatial Mapping
- MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
- MATH1016 Calculus 1
- SPAT2002 Coordinate and Mapping Systems
- SPAT2003 Engineering Surveying
- SPAT2015 Geodata Processing
- SPAT2012 Applied Cartography
- SPAT2008 Integrated Surveying
- SPAT3000 Measurement and Adjustment Analysis
- SPAT3003 Satellite and Space Positioning
- SURV3001 Control Surveying
- SPAT3005 Land Planning
- SPAT3001 Mine Surveying
- SPAT2000 Photogrammetry
- SPAT3002 Advanced Photogrammetry
- SPAT3004 Surveying Using Global Navigation Satellite Systems
- SPAT4001 Survey Law Ethics Practice
- GEOL2010 Geology for Resource Engineers
- ISYS2013 Project Management
- MGMT2004 Business and Sustainable Development
- MGMT3006 Business Ethics
- MGMT3011 Managing Operations
- SURV4000 Cadastral Surveying
- SPAT4003 Physical Geodesy
- ERTH4002 Geoscience Professional Practice
- SPAT4006 Survey Network Analysis and Design
- SPAT4004 Applied Geodetic Surveying
- SPAT4002 Hydrographic Surveying
- SPAT4005 Precise Engineering and Deformation Surveys
- SPAT4009 Spatial Sciences Project
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $161,502 |
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