Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology (BSST)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology program equips students with a core of basic technical, scientific, analytical, business administration and communication skills that will permit them to undertake further study of the 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, spatial information systems or urban and regional planning to be eligible to gain employment, certification and, where appropriate, registration as a Graduate Surveyor or GIS 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 gives them the ability to adapt to change.

Admission requirements

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

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 13, tertiary entrance rank 72 or equivalent qualification.^

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

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 Technology should be able to apply:

• broad and coherent knowledge in the theories, concepts, methods and technologies in the areas of surveying and spatial science
• skills and knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of appropriate technologies, methods and processes to solve and complete a range of surveying and spatial science activities
• well-developed 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 autonomously apply well-informed judgements regarding specialised practices, theories and processes in their domain of knowledge
• well-developed communication skills to transmit and convey the necessary information and ideas to relevant stakeholders
• consistent application of academic norms and ethical standards in decision making when working collaboratively in a professional capacity
• knowledge of surveying or spatial information systems to sufficient depth to be eligible for employment, certification and, where appropriate, registration as a Graduate Surveyor or GIS Spatial Scientist.