科廷科技大学

Surveying is a highly-specialised professional discipline that involves measuring the surface of the Earth and its features.

Surveyors use sophisticated technology and scientific principles to provide practical surveying solutions and services to numerous areas of government and industry.

Curtin offers the only comprehensive degree in surveying in Western Australia. This course draws upon elements from a diversity of disciplines, including computing, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, management, mathematics and physics.

You will study specialist areas such as cadastral surveying, engineering surveying, geodesy and photogrammetry, and related areas such as hydrographic surveying, land development, mine surveying, planning and remote sensing.

You’ll also become familiar with high-tech areas, such as airborne and marine navigation, digital mapping, land and environmental management, laser scanning, satellite positioning and specialised alignment surveying.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.

Graduates are also eligible for licensing by the Land Surveyors Licensing Board of Western Australia after a minimum of two years of additional training.

Career information

Careers

Engineering surveyor
Hydrographic surveyor
Licensed land surveyor
Mine surveyor

Industries

Construction
Local, state and federal government
Mining
Professional, scientific and technical services

Further study

Master of Geospatial Intelligence
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy

What you'll learn

Apply surveying concepts and methods to surveying applications
Think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse surveying problems
Access, evaluate and synthesise spatial and related information from multiple sources
Communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of surveying
Use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to surveying
Demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
Describe and apply australian and international best practice standards in surveying methods and technologies
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
Work ethically and professionally, both within a team and independently.