Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours)

Surveyors use advanced equipment and specialised software to determine the accurate position of features. These include:

• robotic laser instruments to observe and record surveys
  
  
• light beams to electronically measure distance
  
  
• satellite positioning technology (GPS) to fix positions.

This degree provides you with the essential skills and knowledge required to succeed as a professional surveyor. These include:

• a thorough knowledge of algebra, basic calculus, geometry, and trigonometry
  
  
• the laws that deal with surveys, property, and contracts
  
  
• the ability to use delicate instruments with accuracy and precision.

Surveyors play a major role in land development, from the planning and design of land subdivision, through to the final construction of the roads, utilities, and landscape planning.

They also play an important part in the construction industry providing detailed design plans for the subsequent construction of roads, freeways, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, and high-rise buildings.

Some surveyors work with mining companies on exploration, mining development, and mining operations.

Other surveyors specialise in hydrographical surveys, working with automated position and sounding equipment on survey ships to map the ocean floor.

You may be employed in small or medium-sized consultancy businesses in the private sector or in government agencies.

Many graduates enter a Professional Training Agreement and become licensed surveyors.

You can find out more about surveying by visiting:

• The Institution of Surveyors Victoria
• A Life without Limits
• Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria
• Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute