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.

NZ$11,500

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(550 Credits)


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.

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Comprehensive understanding of surveying

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Surveying

  • Civil engineering

  • Geospatial science

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Professional Surveyor

  • Cartographer

  • Land development consultant

  • Geospatial analyst

  • Academic research careers