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NEW: Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying
Surveying uses measurement technology and IT tools to determine the position of land features and the dimensions of the built environment. This four-year full-time degree program aims to prepare graduates for a broad range of careers in land management, cadastral surveying, hydrographic and offshore surveying, engineering and mining surveying, cartography and photogrammetry, within a variety of spatial information industries.
A surveying degree gives you the skills to answer questions concerning the dimensions, value, utility, nature and ownership of land -
The modern surveyor works with teams of other engineers, architects, and developers to establish legal boundaries and support the construction of everything from a house to a housing estate, from a freeway to a runway, or from an underground mine to a shipping channel.
Australians own an estimated $1000 billion in real estate. Land Surveyors are the hub of any land development project, working with townplanners, lawyers and developers to design and project manage the transformation of rural land into sustainable and attractive residential and rural estates.
They ensure the integrity of our property boundaries and define the dimensions of new or existing property. Land Surveyors provide professional consulting services to their clients, advising on council requirements and state planning legislation.
From stadiums to highways, and tunnels to high-rise developments, Engineering Surveyors are there from project launch to completion. They are responsible for detailed pre-design surveys, the ongoing monitoring of structures and final check surveys to ensure everything is where it should be.
Mining is one of our most valuable export industries and Mine Surveyors work in diverse environments to locate ore bodies, compute excavation stockpiles, and monitor the operation of mines using the latest in GPS and automated surveying technology. They were the unsung heroes of the Beaconsfield mine rescue - using their professional skills to locate the exact position of the trapped miners.
They monitor the silting of river beds and harbours, and supervise the dredging of shipping channels to ensure safe navigation.
Hydrographic Surveyors work in gas, oil and mineral exploration, support pipe and cable laying operations, work on offshore engineering structures and undertake environmental research.
Professional recognition
The BE in Surveying is recognised by the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of New South Wales as meeting one of the requirements for registration as a Land Surveyor. The degree is also recognised by the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute and Engineers Australia for admission as corporate members.
Combined degree options
The Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) can also be taken in combination with the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Arts, or the Bachelor of Commerce.