Bachelor
In this degree you will delve into the science of collecting, analysing and interpreting geographic information using advanced tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), 3D laser scanners and drones. You will learn how to manipulate and visualise complex data sets, extract meaningful insights, and communicate your findings using advanced techniques.
Through hands-on projects and case studies, you will gain practical experience in analysing and solving real-world problems such as environmental management, climate change impacts, urban planning, natural resource management and disaster response planning.
Our expert teaching staff will guide you through the latest trends and innovations in geospatial science, including big data analytics and geospatial modelling. You will develop strong practical skills in this course that are in high demand and will set you up for a rewarding career.
The (optional) articulation pathway to a fourth year of study in the Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying also provides advanced knowledge and skills primarily for students wishing to continue on to registration as a Land Surveyor upon graduation.
When you study with us, you'll be learning from the very best. We're home to Australia's top-rated geospatial research group* and your lecturers are world leading experts in their fields.
*Excellence in Research Australia (ERA)
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. This is a new course for 2024. We anticipate that the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2024 will be 65.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) including Level 100 units. If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
OR
Completed a UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent or above) in any discipline.
Applications on the basis of work or life experience
This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.
Subject Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be an eligible for an offer to enrol in the Surveying major you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117)
Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0, or a Cambridge English Level 6 Test, completed within 12 months of admission into this course.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the University of Tasmania's equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. We anticipate that the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2024 will be 65.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be an eligible for an offer to enrol in the Surveying major, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent
If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.
This degree provides a pathway to a variety of careers across an increasingly wide range of industries within both government and private enterprise including cadastral surveying, land planning and development, environmental management, civil engineering, mining and agriculture.
Every industry on Earth utilises geospatial sciences in some way, and graduates have many career options available to them, such as:
A critical shortage of surveying and geospatial scientists across Australia has been forecast to occur over the next decade*. This high demand is also coupled with a forecast that those job opportunities will come with salaries well above the national average.
*Determining the Future Demand, Supply and skills Gap for Surveying and Geospatial Professionals 2018-2028
The Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Surveying Major) is an externally accredited degree.
This course is accredited by the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board and the Malaysian Land Surveyors Board.
Graduates will partially meet the requirements for entry as a candidate for registration with the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board and the Malaysian Land Surveyors Board. There are additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of this course including completion of a fourth year of study at AQF 8 via the Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying (or equivalent).
For further registration requirements, please visit the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board or Malaysian Land Surveyors Board website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Surveying Major) is an externally accredited degree.
This course is accredited by the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board and the Malaysian Land Surveyors Board.
Graduates will partially meet the requirements for entry as a candidate for registration with the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board and the Malaysian Land Surveyors Board. There are additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of this course including completion of a fourth year of study at AQF 8 via the Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying (or equivalent).
For further registration requirements, please visit the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board or Malaysian Land Surveyors Board website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Bachelor of Geospatial Science requires the completion of 300 credit points comprising:
A major is an area of focus in your degree. All students complete a Geospatial Science major as well as a set of core units.
In your Elective component you can choose from any units marked as "Student Electives" which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university. T
Your electives can be used to add breadth to your degree, by exploring a variety of different subject areas from within or outside the College of Sciences and Engineering. Alternatively, you can deepen your engagement with specific subject areas, for example, by completing additional units in the same discipline as your major or related fields.
You can also use this space to complete an optional second major which may be a (i) *second disciplinary major, (ii) a sustainability major, or (iii) *another major from across the institution, noting some exclusions apply. (*to enrol in a second disciplinary major, or a major outside your discipline, please contact a Student Advisor via Uconnect).
We have a team of Course Information Officers available to help you structure your studies to meet your desired outcomes. For enrolment assistance please contact us via U Connect today.
100 credit point Major
100 credit points of Core units
100 credit points of Elective units
A major is an area of focus in your degree. All students complete one of 3 specified majors as well as a set of core units. The specified majors are: Surveying, Landscape Systems, Data Analytics.
This course will follow the University of Tasmania's Admission, Enrolment and Credit Policy to responsibly manage student admission, enrolment and the granting of credit in recognition of formal, informal and non-formal prior learning.
Students can articulate from the Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management to the BGeospatial Science with credit for all of their completed units.