Study Mode
Online, with local support through Uni Hub Spencer Gulf

Entry requirements
• Subject pre-requisites: English (Units 3&4. C). Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4. C), or equivalent.
• Recommended prior study: Physics (Units 3&4. C), or equivalent

Course structure
The Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) program will permit students to undertake an in-depth study of the fundamental science and practice of spatial science in one of two fields: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Surveying. To complete this degree students must complete 32 units.

Residential schools
Online students must attend a number of residential schools during their program to obtain experience in practical and professional activities appropriate to the program. The residential schools are included in Practice courses which are conducted in Semester 3 or during the recess periods. Online students should ensure they are able to attend the residential school prior to enrolling in this course.

Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Surveying) is fully accredited by the Surveyors Board of Queensland and is recognised in every Australian state and in New Zealand through reciprocal arrangements

The degree, together with relevant industry experience, enables registration and/or licensing as a professional surveyor with the Boards of Surveyors in Australia and New Zealand.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for membership with the Surveying and Spatial Science Institute Australia.

Exit points
Students who, for whatever reason, are unable to complete the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) and who satisfy all of the requirements of either the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology, the Associate Degree of Spatial Science or the Diploma of Engineering Studies may be permitted to exit with that award.

SUMMARY

Set yourself up for a career in the outdoors working on land development, construction or mining projects with the University of Southern Queensland’s Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Surveying).

Surveyors are in high demand within Australia.When you graduate, you will be equipped for a career as a professional surveyor in areas such as land development, mining and civil construction.

You will be able to work in a variety of settings, including property and land development organisations, surveying companies, construction companies, government institutions,
mining companies and private consultancy, among many others.

The Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) program provides students with the educational requirements to become a professional spatial scientist and the ability to undertake postgraduate studies.

The program equips students with a core of theoretical, scientific. analytical, managerial, professional. research and communication skills that will permit them to undertake an in-depth study of the fundamental science and practice of spatial science in one of two fields: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Surveying.