Graduate Diploma in Surveying

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IGSG

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
This program is an exit award only. Entry is via the Master of Surveying.

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This program is an exit point only from the Master of Surveying (LMSV).

Aim

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

Content & Structure

This program is an exit point only for students in the Master of Surveying and is available at the successful completion of first year with the award of Graduate Diploma in Surveying

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): 2
Survey Computations B (SVY2105. University of Southern Queensland)		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Cadastral Surveying Experience	GEOE 5017	4.5
Land Law and Administration	GEOE 5011	4.5
GNSS and Advanced Surveying Technologies	GEOE 5004	4.5
Surveying Applications	GEOE 5006	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This program is an exit point from the Master of Surveying and is available at the successful completion of first year with the award of Graduate Diploma in Surveying.

2. Students must enrol cross-institutionally in Remote Sensing: Photogrammetry (KGG544) with the University of Tasmania. Visit the Campus Central website for a link to the necessary form. On successful completion of the course, students must apply for credit for the course to be acknowledged towards their program. Application for credit details can also be found on the Campus Central website.

3. Students must enrol cross-institutionally in Survey Computations B (SVY2105) with the University of Southern Queensland. Visit the Campus Central website for a link to the necessary form. On successful completion of the course, students must apply for credit for the course to be acknowledged towards their program. Application for credit details can also be found on the Campus Central website.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program meets the Surveyors Board of South Australia requirements to proceed through a Registered Training Agreement to be become a Licensed Surveyor. The program is designed for professional scientists for careers in areas such as land boundary (cadastral) and engineering surveying. Graduates will develop knowledge, ethics and practical skills in land surveying measurements and analysis. The program incorporates integrating learning into industry experience, and opportunities for fieldwork and study camps on cadastral surveying, GPS surveying, geodetic science, and precision positioning.