Bachelor of Applied Science(Surveying) (Honours)

at RMIT University

Modules:
 

• Mathematics for Surveying and Geomatics A
• Introduction to Surveying
• Scientific Skills and Communication
• Cartography 1
• Spatial Information Science Fundamentals
• Applied Geospatial Techniques
• Plane Surveying and Computations
• The Changing Environment

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
 

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
 

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 37,440 annually, to study in RMIT University.

As a graduate of this surveying degree you will be in high demand, with more than 90% of graduates employed within three months of completing their studies.
 

Job opportunities are forecast to keep growing with a current shortage of qualified professionals in the surveying and geospatial industries in Australia.
 

Upon graduation, you may be able to pursue a career as a cadastral, hydrographic or engineering surveyor, photogrammetrist, geodesist or geospatial analysist in the following fields:
 

• Land development - from the planning and design of land subdivision, through to the final construction of roads, utilities, and landscape planning.
• Construction industry - providing detailed design plans for the subsequent construction of roads, freeways, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, and high-rise buildings.
• Mining industry - working on exploration, mining development, and mining operations.
• Hydrographical surveys - working with automated position and sounding equipment on survey ships to map the ocean floor.