Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences with Honours [N4N]

The course objectives are:

• to provide advanced in-depth knowledge in a single area of spatial information science;
• to provide opportunities for training in research;
• to prepare students for postgraduate research as well as for employment in research organisations; and
• to provide advanced courses in selected areas of spatial information science.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements  

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

To be eligible to enrol for the degree applicants must either have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences in this University or have qualified in another university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed by the College of Sciences and Engineering to be equivalent to that degree. In either case, the standard of pass must be of sufficient merit to satisfy the College of Sciences and Engineering.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

The Honours course provides students with advanced skills and research experience in a specialised area of surveying and spatial sciences. Graduates are likely to find employment in Commonwealth or State government agencies, or large private organisations.

International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.

STEP 1: Choose and research your course

STEP 2: Prepare your documents

STEP 3: Lodge your application

STEP 4: Accept your offer