While studying the Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences you will gain hands-on experience with the full range of traditional land surveying equipment as well as a wealth of modern technologies covering Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UAS (unmanned aerial systems), airborne and satellite remote sensing, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS, image processing and digital photogrammetry. Graduates will understand the scientific principles fundamental to surveying and spatial science and be able to apply that knowledge using current surveying and mapping technology. They will have developed strong analysis, problem-solving and design skills, and be able to communicate with diverse audiences at a professional standard. Graduates of the three-year Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences who wish to progress to registration under State and Territory legislation as practicing land and cadastral surveyors will also need to complete the 1-year Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0.