Study Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems / Bachelor of Surveying at Flinders

Start your amazing journey to become a surveyor.

Flinders University is the only South Australian University offering education in Surveying, with a four-year double degree combining a Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems and Bachelor of Surveying. It will enable graduates to qualify as registered surveyors in South Australia.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) General Mathematics or the equivalent

Minimum selection rank

N/A

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244981

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $8,948

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March

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Why study Surveying at Flinders?

The only Surveying UG degree in South Australia
You’ll be in demand with demand for surveyors and spatial scientists expected to increase; current estimates say surveying and geospatial completions need to increase 117.1% to 920 people per year to meet future demand over the next decade.*
Gain practical experience and develop on-the-job use of a range of relevant digital technologies in our dedicated Spatial Information Systems Laboratory

*(Determining the Future Demand, Supply and Skills Gap for Surveying and Geospatial Professionals: 2022 - 2032 January 2023 report).

Your career

As a surveyor, you'll tackle it all: scrutinizing landscapes from above, exploring ocean depths, and subdividing plots of residential land. You'll rub shoulders with architects, engineers, planners, land developers, conveyancers, and solicitors, all working together on noteworthy projects—both local and global.

Every huge infrastructure project relies on surveyors - Adelaide's under and overpasses, The Melbourne Metro Tunnel, NSW's WestConnex project, and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

It is a career for someone who likes working in different places every day, working in the environment, in the office, and with technology that ranges from scanners to satellites.

Potential occupations include:

Surveyor in areas such as:

Environmental management
Urban and regional planning
Human geography and environmental health
Land-use dynamics
Natural resources management
Ecosystem services
Biological sciences
Archaeology.

Potential employers include:

Cadastral
Archaeology and forensics companies
Construction companies
Engineering and mining companies
Defence organisations
Environmental projects
Marine companies
Aerospace agencies
Police.

Professional recognition and accreditation:

This degree is recognised by the Surveyors Board of South Australia, allowing you to become a licensed surveyor. This degree is also recognised by the Geospatial Council of Australia.

What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	Core topics in geospatial information systems, mathematics, earth observation fundamentals and GIS field data acquisition and management. Option topics in data science, statistical analytics, the nature of STEM, physics and professional skills.
Second year A typical second year may include:	Core topics in engineering programming, location intelligence, workplace preparation, plane surveying, mathematics, database modelling, drone observation, coordinate systems and satellite positioning and communicating STEM.
Third year A typical third year may include:	Core topics in spatial information management, advanced earth observation, engineering, mining and construction surveying, advanced space/time analysis, and precision field data capture and adjustment. Option of elective topics. 12-week industry placement.
Fourth year A typical fourth year may include:	Core topics in cadastral surveying, geodesy, hydrographic surveying, land law and administration and land development. Surveying professional practice. Surveying capstone project.

Practical experience

You will collect data in the field, input into computers, learn how to use computer software to manipulate and process spatial data to create useful information.

Gain practical experience and develop on-the-job use of a range of relevant digital technologies in our dedicated Spatial Information Systems Laboratory.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	<5	<5
Median rank to receive an offer	<5	<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer	<5	<5

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	<5
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	N/P	N/P
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	0	0%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	<5	<5
International Students	<5	<5
All students	7	100%

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Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems / Bachelor of Surveying