Bachelor of Surveying / Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)

This program is only available to students who have already commenced their studies. Prospective students should refer to the single Bachelor of Surveying program at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10374.html or the single Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) program at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10694.html

This combined degree program provides students with an opportunity to undertake concurrent study in surveying and environmental engineering and complete two awards. In general, it offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for student to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.

Graduates from this combined degree program enjoy 100% employment rates, with very high starting salaries in all areas of environmental engineering and surveying.

It is the only program in Australia that encompasses urban engineering studies, water engineering, environmental engineering and cadastral surveying. This diverse program prepares students for careers related to land information management, environmental and water management together with the use of the latest technology, including satellites for positioning and remote sensing. Students will have access to modern electronic surveying equipment including satellite positioning and mapping.

In the final years, practicing engineers work closely with students in design classes, providing real-world insight into engineering problems. The final year of study provides the opportunity to undertake an industry related project together with the completion of 12 weeks of industrial experience throughout the program.

Not surprisingly, graduates from this combined degree enjoy excellent career prospects as they are involved in so many facets of everyday life and its associated infrastructure. Employment may be in a consultancy practice, private industry, or government bodies both locally and overseas.

Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC.

Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC.

Entry based on:

previous Year 12 studies and/or

Higher education, tertiary or post-secondary qualifications and/or

Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students:

Not available for International Students

UAI Cut-offs: The minimum UAI for admission to combined degree programs is 90.25 The UAI cutoffs for University programs are provided at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduateadmissions/uaiscores.html

Assumed Knowledge for both Environmental Engineering and Surveying:

There are no prerequisite courses but it is assumed that students will have studied Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage. Applicants who have achieved less than Mathematics Band 5 or have not completed a science related subject may be admitted to the program but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to a new program go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

Honours are embedded in the Bachelor of Surveying/Engineering(Environmental), based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule: Minimum WAM = Honours 77 = Class I. 72 = Class II Division 1. 67 = Class II Division 2. 50-66 = Pass Degree. A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated or not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule. For further information please contact the Program Convenor or Student Hub.

Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in their final year of study and must also complete 12 weeks of industrial experience throughout the program. Further information is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international organisations.

Not available to international students.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Program Convenor to discuss the issue. The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.