Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying)

Study SA's only undergraduate degree providing a pathway to become a licensed surveyor. Learn to capture data about the shape and contour of different land environments for engineering, mapmaking and construction projects. You will study core courses in civil engineering and develop highly specialised knowledge in surveying, remote sensing, cartography and photogrammetry, along with business management to prepare you for the workplace. Explore key concepts such as modelling, spatial data analysis, engineering design and law.

Graduate career ready by completing the Professional Practice Program as part of your degree. Gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking opportunities and events. You can also take up opportunities to complete projects for real clients, from the tender phase through to feasibility, concept development and detailed design.

Graduate with a degree recognised by the Surveyors Board of South Australia and continue your professional training to become a certified surveyor.

Note 1: Graduates will be eligible to apply to the Surveyors Board of South Australia to complete training in cadastral surveying, which can lead to formal licensing as a Surveyor.Note 2: UniSAs specialised engineering degrees share common first-year courses, so students have the option to transfer into a different specialisation and receive study credit for successfully completed courses. Transfer is not available into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Flexible Entry).

UniSA also offers entry through the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Flexible Entry) pathway (434242), or a 6-week Maths Short Course, to students who have completed 20 credits of SACE Stage 1 Mathematics at Grade C- or above. The UniSA Maths Short Courses is also available as a top-up for those with Stage 2 to refresh skills prior to commencing at University. For more information about this course, please visit unisa.edu.au/maths-short-course.

Careers: Licensed surveyors can work in a variety of settings, including: Construction companies; private consultancies; government departments; councils; engineering firms; environmental protection agencies.