Overview

In this Surveying (Honours) program from the RMIT University, you will gain expertise in measurement processing, interpretation, and presentation of information about the size, shape, nature, and location of various features of our physical environment.

Career

As a graduate of this surveying degree you will be in high demand, with more than 90% of graduates employed within three months of completing their studies.

Job opportunities are forecast to keep growing with a current shortage of qualified professionals in the surveying and geospatial industries in Australia.

Upon graduation, you may be able to pursue a career as a cadastral, hydrographic or engineering surveyor, photogrammetrist, geodesist or geospatial analysist in the following fields:

Land development - from the planning and design of land subdivision, through to the final construction of roads, utilities, and landscape planning.

Construction industry - providing detailed design plans for the subsequent construction of roads, freeways, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, and high-rise buildings.

Mining industry - working on exploration, mining development, and mining operations.

Hydrographical surveys - working with automated position and sounding equipment on survey ships to map the ocean floor.

You may be employed in small or medium-sized consultancy businesses in the private sector or in government agencies.

Accreditation

The program is externally accredited through the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data for a Scientific World

The World of Life Sciences

Physical Sciences in Action

A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists

Mathematics for Surveying and Geomatics

Spatial Thinking

Surveying

Applied Geospatial Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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More details

Domestic applications will be accepted until all places are filled. Internationals: it's recommended to apply at least 4–8 weeks before your course starts

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 110978D

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65%.

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43200 AUD / year

≈ 43200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4738 AUD / year

≈ 4738 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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