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They play a critical role in decisions that affect our natural and built environments and which impact on people and society.

University of Tasmania graduates in surveying and spatial sciences are in high demand and find employment in a diverse range of industries and occupations. Many progress to careers in land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, others join teams working in areas such as engineering environmental management, land planning and development.

Course objectives

While studying the Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences you will gain hands-on experience with the full range of traditional land surveying equipment as well as a wealth of modern technologies covering Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UAS (unmanned aerial systems), airborne and satellite remote sensing, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS, image processing and digital photogrammetry.

Graduates will understand the scientific principles fundamental to surveying and spatial science and be able to apply that knowledge using current surveying and mapping technology. They will have developed strong analysis, problem-solving and design skills, and be able to communicate with diverse audiences at a professional standard.

Graduates of the three-year Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences who wish to progress to registration under State and Territory legislation as practicing land and cadastral surveyors will also need to complete the 1-year Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying.

Career outcomes

Careers that involve Surveying and Spatial Science have experienced sustained growth over a long period, that demand is only forecast to increase.

Career opportunities with Surveying and Spatial Sciences

When you graduate from this degree you will be prepared for professional careers in a number of closely related disciplines. These include:

Land & Engineering Surveyor - measuring and defining land ownership boundaries; implementing spatial control for projects such as roads and bridges;

Hydrographic Surveyor - measuring and mapping in a marine environment.

Geospatial analyst and GIS specialist – computer based mapping and analysis of spatial information;

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing specialist – measurement, mapping and data analysis from aircraft and satellite sensors;

Geodesist – using satellite and terrestrial data to measure and map the Earth and to monitor regional and global changes.