Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.
Major in Surveying Measurement
This three-year degree is comprised of the papers from the measurement science part of the Bachelor of Surveying degree. It is ideal for overseas students who wish to study surveying but without the New Zealand land law, statutory planning or land administration aspects of the longer degree. This degree would typically equate with three-year Geomatics degrees offered in places such as the United Kingdom. All applications for admission to this degree must be approved by the Surveying Admissions Committee. This degree can lead to post graduate study for a Post Graduate Diploma in Science, Masters of Surveying or Master of Science or a Doctorate in Philosophy.
Major in Land Planning and Development
This three-year degree is comprised of papers from the land development, engineering and planning aspects of the Bachelor of Surveying degree. It uniquely prepares students for advancement to a future career in the urban design, planning and development sector that integrates the engineering, design and resource consent issues that must be addressed when developing residential subdivisions or life-style blocks. This degree can lead to post graduate study for a Post Graduate Diploma in Science, Masters of Science or Master of Surveying or a Doctorate in Philosophy. Some students elect to go on to post graduate study by undertaking the Masters of Planning programme.
Contact
Please contact the School of Surveying's Course Advisers in the first instance for any enquiries about the Bachelor of Science at the School of Surveying.
Email surveying.advice@otago.ac.nz
Alternatively you can send your query to the School's administrator.
Email surveying@otago.ac.nz
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Land Planning and Development
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | SURV 120 Surveying and Spatial Science | 18 |
| SURV 130 People, Place and the Built Environment | 18 | |
| MATH 130 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 1 | 18 | |
| 200-level | ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions | 18 |
| SURV 203 Land Development Engineering 1 | 18 | |
| SURV 204 Land Development Engineering 2 | 18 | |
| SURV 205 Statutory Planning 1 | 18 | |
| SURV 206 Land Tenure 1 | 18 | |
| SURV 220 Geographic Information Science Note: ENGL 228 should be taken in the second semester of the first year of study. | 18 | |
| 300-level | SURV 303 Urban Design 1 | 18 |
| SURV 304 Land Development Engineering 3 | 18 | |
| SURV 455 Statutory Planning 3 | 18 | |
| At least two of SURV 306, SURV 309, SURV 319, SURV 329, SURV 450, SURV 453, SURV 465 , PMAN 401 | 36 | |
| Plus |
126 further points. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science Notes:
| 126 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Surveying Measurement
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | SURV 120 Surveying and Spatial Science | 18 |
| SURV 130 People, Place and the Built Environment | 18 | |
| MATH 130 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 1 | 18 | |
| 200-level | ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions | 18 |
| SURV 201 Surveying Methods 1 | 18 | |
| SURV 202 Surveying Mathematics | 18 | |
| SURV 220 Geographic Information Science | 18 | |
| SURV 298 Introductory Field Camp Notes: ENGL 228 must be taken in the second semester of the first year of study. Admission to SURV 201 and SURV 298 is limited and applications must be submitted by 15 November. | 0 | |
| 300-level | SURV 301 Surveying Methods 2 | 18 |
| SURV 302 Geodetic Reference Systems and Network Analysis | 18 | |
| SURV 314 3D Reality Capture | 18 | |
| SURV 320 Spatial Analysis and Visualisation | 18 | |
| SURV 399 Third Year Field Course | 0 | |
| Two of SURV 206, SURV 306, SURV 319, SURV 322, SURV 329, SURV 413, SURV 450 , SURV 451, SURV 452, SURV 459, SURV 462, SURV 463, PMAN 401 | 36 | |
| Plus | 126 further points. Notes:
| 126 |
| Total | 360 |
Regulations
Regulations for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree can be found on the BSc qualification page:
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2024 Calendar and supplementary material.