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Bachelor of Urban Development (Spatial Science) - Queensland University of Technology |
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| QTAC code: | | 412532 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 74 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) and Maths B (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | MATHS: QUT unit Preparatory Mathematics as a visiting student or QUT Continuing Professional Education course Mathematics Bridging. ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 056387B |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $11,000 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 4 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 384 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Why choose this course?
The QUT course is broad based and balanced and taught by staff with professional backgrounds.
Career outcomes
There is a high demand for QUT Spatial Science (Surveying) graduates both in Australia and overseas. The employment rate has been near 100% for many years as is not expected to change in the near future.
Practical teaching
You will regularly be involved in practical activities such as field trips and are required to undertake work experience as part of your degree.
Industry links
The QUT staff are highly regarded professionally and maintain their links with industry by working closely with the professional bodies.
Facilities / technology
You will work in first-class laboratories, studying surveying instrumentation and mapping science.
Convenience
You will study at QUT's Gardens Point campus in the centre of Brisbane, within easy walking distance to public transport, including buses, trains and ferries.
Who should do this course?
If you are interested in any of the following you may enjoy a career in Spatial Science (Surveying):
Mathematics
Working in a variety of environments.
Geography
Additional Admissions Information
Applicants who are offered a place and eligible to receive 264 credit points (or more) of advanced standing will be admitted to PS47 Bachelor of Surveying.
Career Outcomes
Surveyors assess geographic and land information for implementing appropriate administration for the land, sea and related structures. Spatial information refers to information about the geographical relationship between places, people and other items within a particular area. There are employment opportunities in all levels of government, private practice and multi-national companies, statutory authorities or semi-government agencies employ them. You will have the opportunity to travel as the degree is readily accepted overseas. After some years of experience you may become a manager or specialise as one of the following: Cadastral/Land Surveyor; Engineering Surveyor; Geodetic Surveyor; Mine Surveyor; Remote Sensing Surveyor; Topographic Surveyor; Cartographer (mapping).
Overview
This degree is a broad-based course. The first year is a foundation year designed to prepare students to deliver practical solutions to problems involving spatial information and decision-making. Students study foundation units such as mathematics, professional studies, sustainablity as well as surveying in their first year In the following years the areas covered are geodetic and control surveying, topographic mapping, photogrammetry, mine surveying, hydrographic surveying, land development design and geographic information systems.
Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by the Spatial Science Institute and has preliminary recognition from the Queensland Surveyors Board; full accreditation is currently being sought.
Special Course Requirements
You will be required to attend compulsory field practicals off-campus in the Moreton Region and have access to an advanced scientific calculator for use during the course. To graduate you are required to have at least 90 days of approved industrial experience/practice in a surveying/mapping environment.
Minors
For professional recognition you will undertake two minors (a minor is four units or 48 credit points in the same discipline) the first is a Science minor which includes Maths and the second an Applications minor which consists of a Work Place Integrated Learning unit, a project unit and two specialised spatial science units.
International Student Entry
International students must maintain an enrolment program that will allow them to complete their course within the specified timeframe of their eCoE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment).
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Year 1 - Semester 1 | | BEB100 | Introducing Professional Learning | | MAB100 | Mathematical Sciences 1A | | UDB101 | Stewardship of Land | | UDB181 | Geospatial Positioning and GPS | | Year 1- Semester 2 | | BEB200 | Introducing Sustainability | | MAB101 | Statistical Data Analysis 1 | | UDB104 | Urban Development Economics | | UDB182 | Surveying | | Year 2 - Semester 1 | | PCB172 | Physics for Surveyors | | UDB281 | Geographic Information Systems | | UDB283 | Surveying Computations | | UDB285 | Cadastral Surveying | | Year 2 - Semester 2 | | MAB730 | Surveying Mathematics 2 | | UDB102 | Applied Law | | UDB282 | Remote Sensing | | UDB284 | Engineering Surveying | | Year 3 - Semester 1 | | UDB381 | Geospatial Mapping | | UDB383 | Control Surveying and Analysis | | UDB385 | Cadastral and Land Management | | UDB387 | Spatial and Land Information Management | | Year 3 - Semester 2 | | UDB302 | Development Process | | UDB382 | Photogrammetric Mapping | | UDB384 | Geodesy | | UDB388 | Spatial Analysis Practice | | Year 4 - Semester 1 | | BEB701 | Work Integrated Learning 1 | | UDB301 | Research Methods | | UDB483 | Global Positioning Principles and Practice | | UDB485 | Property Development Practice | | Year 4 - Semester 2 | | BEB801 | Project 1 | | UDB202 | Business Skills | | UDB484 | Topographic, Hydrographic and Mining Surveying | | UDB486 | Cadastral Practice |
Potential careers
Geoscientist
Mapping Scientist/Photogrammetrist
Surveyor
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