Program Overview
The Master of Surveying at University of South Australia is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Surveying programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Surveying programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cadastral Surveying
- Geodetic Science
- Remote Sensing: Photogrammetry
- Land Law and Administration
- Cadastral Surveying Experience
- Observation and Network Analysis
- Advanced Satellite Surveying
- Surveying Applications
- Precision Positioning
- Land Development
- Research Theory and Practice
- Surveying Project 1
- Professional Enrichment Project (Surveying)
- Professional Business Practice and Ethics (Surveying)
- Surveying Project 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent qualification. This degree will have strength in geospatial science and will reside in disciplines such as Geographical Information Systems, Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and Geography. Applicants must have passed university coursework with the following content:
- Maps and coordinate systems
- Geographical information systems
- Urban Planning
- Remote Sensing
- Land Surveying including GPS
- Earth Systems/Geology
- Mathematics (preferably engineering mathematics)
- Physics
Graduates of the UniSA Bachelor of Geospatial Science are eligible for entry to this program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Australia
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months