Associate Degree in Surveying 

The work of surveyors knows no bounds and could see you play an important role within your local community, across countries and continents. Become capable in providing engineering certainty to the Australian community. Imagine yourself designing new land developments, supporting mining operations, or preparing topographical maps with cutting-edge technology such as highly accurate positioning systems and drones. Your work could also involve important community projects like building new roads, preparing for tunnel construction, or mapping floor areas for disaster preparedness. Start your journey into the world of surveying with the Associate Degree in Surveying. Designed to complete in just two years, this program provides a comprehensive education, preparing you for a range of technical roles within the surveying industry.

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Structure

Students must successfully complete 160 units: 150 units of core courses and 10 units of suggested electives.

Subjects

  • Build critical technical and surveying skills in:  cadastral surveying , surveying techniques and computations , photogrammetry and laser scanning , modern surveying methods and equipment, spatial data systems and remote sensing, construction surveying, legal systems and land boundary definition, and town planning .

Entry requirements

  • The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.