Start Date
February

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMSY

SATAC Code
4CM085 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Aim

To prepare students who possess the theoretical background, professional ethics and practical skills necessary to undertake professional land surveying measurements and analysis.

Content & Structure

The program comprises 15 courses (72 units) over a two year period including one course taught by the University of Tasmania via distance education and cross-institutional enrolment. An exit point is available at the successful completion of first year with the award of Graduate Diploma in Surveying.

The normal mode of enrolment is full time (8 x 4.5 unit courses) in year 1, followed by full-time study (6 x 4.5 unit courses, and 1 x 9 unit course) in year 2. However, this program can be completed in part-time mode in consultation with the Program Director.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Cadastral Surveying GEOE 5007 4.5
Geodetic Science GEOE 5010 4.5
Remote Sensing: Photogrammetry (KGG544. University of Tasmania) 4.5 Note(s): 1
Land Law and Administration GEOE 5011 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Cadastral Surveying Experience GEOE 5017 4.5
Observation and Network Analysis GEOE 5012 4.5
Advanced Satellite Surveying GEOE 5004 4.5
Surveying Applications GEOE 5006 4.5
SECOND YEAR (Full time)
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Precision Positioning GEOE 5019 4.5
Land Development GEOE 5018 4.5
Research Theory and Practice ENGG 4005 4.5
Surveying Project 1 GEOE 5021 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Enrichment Project (Surveying) GEOE 5020 4.5
Professional Business Practice and Ethics (Surveying) GEOE 5013 4.5
Surveying Project 2 GEOE 5022 9

Program Director