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Overview
- Learn to assemble and assess geographic-related information for suitable administration of land, sea and related structures.
- Study topography, mapping, photogrammetry, geographic information systems, global positioning systems and land development design.
- Prepares you to work a cadastral surveyor, engineering measurement specialist, spatial analyst or cartographer.
- Become an expert in land measurement and land information management.
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| QTAC course code | 412532 |
| QUT course code | UD40 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 4 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 056387B |
Details
Spatial science (surveying) is concerned with the measurement, management, analysis and presentation of spatial information depicting the earth’s physical features and the built environment. It involves assembling and assessing geographic-related information for implementing suitable administration for the land, sea and related structures. Surveyors are the professional experts in land measurement and land information management. They make strategic and caring contributions to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of nations throughout the world through their unique knowledge of and ability to map and guide the spatial, contextual and value relationships between people and land.
If you are interested in mathematics, working in a variety of environments and geography, you may enjoy a career in spatial science (surveying).
Why choose this course?
Spatial science at QUT provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the field and fully equips you for immediate and meaningful employment upon graduation. You will study the broad foundations of spatial science such as mathematics and digital mapping presentation skills then advance to study specific areas such as topographic mapping, photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems and land development design. Cadastral surveying involves interpreting and advising on the boundary locations of a property. It also involves recognising the status of land ownership including the rights, restrictions and interests of that land.
The spatial science program at QUT is also highly regarded for its professional staff, modern mapping science laboratories and multidisciplinary approach to urban and regional projects. You will regularly undertake engaging tutorials and field practical sessions focused upon problem-solving activities relating to measurement science and digital mapping.
Career outcomes
QUT spatial science graduates are highly sought after in the spatial information industry with strong employment opportunities throughout Queensland, Australia and internationally. The spatial science profession is a rapidly growing industry with long-term potential. Our graduates are in enormous demand and also have the advantage of diverse employment opportunities, capacity for high earnings, and participating in exciting infrastructure projects. After some years of experience, you may specialise as a cadastral/land surveyor, GIS professional, engineering measurement specialist, spatial analyst, spatial information officer or cartographer (mapping).
Professional recognition
This course has professional accreditation from the Surveyors Board of Queensland and accreditation is being sought from the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Australia (SSSIA). Graduates are eligible for membership of SSSIA.
Units
Work Integrated Learning unit
To graduate, students are required to undertake at least 90 days of approved industrial experience/practice in a spatial science/surveying environment.
Your course
Year 1
You undertake foundation units where you study broad aspects of the built environment, stewardship of land and foundation mathematics to assist with an understanding of geospatial information and measurement science/surveying. A number of experiential field practicals support the study of introductory surveying techniques.
Year 2
You undertake further measurement-related study applied to cadastral surveying and computations. Digital mapping, GIS and remote sensing studies, that broaden measurement and analysis aspects, are introduced. Land development, measurement science and mapping/GIS themes are structured as a sequential learning process.
Year 3
Multidisciplinary land development units are undertaken to reflect real-world development projects. Land information management study supports the ‘big-picture’ view of sustainable developments while the geodesy theory unit covers high-precision state-of-the-art technology measurement applications. Project-based learning through spatial analysis practice is encouraged in this third year of study.
Year 4
Your final year prepares you for entry into the spatial information industry. Study units provide opportunities to gain interdisciplinary skills and specialist spatial measurement and presentation skills. Project and work-integrated learning units allow for industry work experiences and exposure to the diversity of workplace cultures.
Minors
For professional recognition you will undertake two minors (a minor is four units or 48 credit points in the same discipline) the first is a Science minor which includes Maths and the second an Applications minor which consists of a Work Integrated Learning unit, a project unit and two specialised spatial science units.
All course structures
Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $4,025 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Urban Development (Spatial Science)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (412532) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
