Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (BSPH)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) program provides students with the educational requirements to become a professional spatial scientist and the ability to undertake postgraduate studies.

The program equips students with a core of theoretical, scientific, analytical, managerial, professional, research and communication skills that will permit them to undertake an in-depth study of the fundamental science and practice of spatial science in one of two fields:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Surveying.

The program provides students with sufficient knowledge of surveying and spatial information systems to be eligible to gain employment, certification and, where appropriate, registration as a Professional Surveyor or Spatial Scientist.

In addition, students obtain knowledge of the natural, legal, commercial, industrial and social environments in which they will function as professionals.

The program instils in students the need for continuing professional development and is designed to identify, and award honours to, students who have the capacity to undertake study at an advanced level and to make an original contribution to the fundamental science and practice of spatial science.

The class of honours will be determined by academic performance.

Refer to the Honours section of this entry for further details.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 11, tertiary entrance rank 77 or equivalent qualification.^

• Subject Pre-requisites: English (4,SA) and Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also address the following:

• Recommended Prior Study: Physics (4,SA) or equivalent.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

A student who successfully completes the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) should be able to apply:

• advanced knowledge in the theories, concepts, methods and technologies in the areas of surveying and spatial science
• skills and knowledge in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of appropriate technologies, methods and processes to solve and complete a range of surveying and spatial science
• development of advanced technical and cognitive skills to create innovative and sustainable solutions utilising cutting-edge technologies, supported by research to collect, store and manipulate spatial data
• knowledge and skills to accept responsibility and autonomously apply well-informed judgements regarding professional practices, theories and processes
• advanced oral and written communication skills to transmit and convey the necessary information and ideas to relevant stakeholders
• consistent adaptation and application of academic norms and ethical standards in decision making when working collaboratively in a professional capacity
• knowledge of surveying and spatial information systems of sufficient depth to be eligible for employment, certification and, where appropriate, registration as a Professional Surveyor or Spatial Scientist.