Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (BSurv(Hons))
Civil
A course by
Otago University
An advanced, restricted-entry honours qualification in Surveying with an emphasis on research skills and a final year dissertation, designed for high-achieving students.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year


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Develop advanced research skills
Students will gain advanced research skills by conducting and presenting a research dissertation in their final year.

Comprehensive understanding of surveying
Complete advanced coursework in surveying, building on core knowledge from the standard Bachelor of Surveying.

Prepare for professional or academic careers
Graduates will be prepared for advanced roles in professional surveying practice or academic research.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (BSurv(Hons)) at the University of Otago is a challenging qualification for high-achieving students that builds on the standard surveying degree. In addition to core surveying subjects, students complete a significant honours dissertation in their final year, developing advanced research skills that provide a platform for professional and academic careers in surveying and related fields. Entry is competitive and requires maintaining a B average.
Course Content
- Core papers from Bachelor of Surveying (Years 1-3)
- Fourth year advanced surveying papers
- Full Honours dissertation (research project) in final year
- Field camps and excursions
What you need to know first
Completion of compulsory second and third year Bachelor of Surveying papers with a minimum B average
Subject to approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences)
Cannot already hold the Bachelor of Surveying degree

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Surveying
Civil engineering
Geospatial science

Future employment opportunities might be
Professional Surveyor
Cartographer
Land development consultant
Geospatial analyst
Academic research careers


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