Associate Degree in Surveying
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Surveyors are specialists in measuring, managing, analysing, and displaying spatial information about the Earth and its physical features. As custodians of the cadastre (land titling system), they play a vital role in various economic aspects. The work of surveyors spans local and global projects, including preparing for new infrastructure developments and mapping flood areas for disaster preparedness.
The Associate Degree in Surveying provides students with a comprehensive surveying-focused education to prepare for various roles in the field. The program includes foundational courses in surveying principles, mathematics, and engineering law, and offers flexibility to choose elective pathways tailored to your career goals. You will explore advanced topics such as satellite positioning, photogrammetry, land boundary definition, and town planning. The program emphasises practical training, theoretical learning, and hands on learning experiences to ensure graduates are equipped to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in the surveying field.
The Associate Degree in Surveying provides you with a level 6 Associate Degree qualification, with the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) to become a registered surveyor.
Areas of study
Cadastral surveying, construction surveying, legal systems and processes for land management, modern surveying methods and equipment, photogrammetry and laser scanning, spatial data systems and remote sensing, and surveying techniques and computations.
Career opportunities
Surveyors assist in the planning of almost all development and mapping of the land and earth. A shortage of surveyors in Australia has led to high demand for graduates. This program will prepare you with the knowledge and practical skills for a range of surveying positions. These positions may include a building surveyor, cartographer, engineering surveyor town planning, geospatial specialist, land surveyor or a photogrammetrist.
Practical experience
All University of Newcastle surveying students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced (Band 5). Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the mathematics requirement of the program.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, any 2 units of Science.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
Applicants who have successfully completed a minimum of two units of higher education study are eligible for admission.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants who have successfully attained a competency-based AQF Level 3 qualification (Certificate III) or higher are eligible for admission.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.