Each consists of three years of academic study, followed by one year of professional experience. Students return to the University on block release during their year of professional experience to complete additional coursework. Students do not need to choose their specialisation until the final year. The course structure is outlined in the schedule which follows. The degree is recognised by the Institution of Surveyors, Australia as providing qualification for associate membership of the Institution.
Corporate membership is granted after an approved period of professional experience.
For registration as authorised surveyors by the Tasmanian Surveyors' Board, graduates of the Land Surveying stream must complete two years of supervised practical experience and pass the Board's oral and practical examinations. The fourth year of the course counts towards the professional experience required by the Board. Graduates of the Spatial Information Systems stream who wish to proceed towards registration must complete the coursework units from the fourth year of the Land Surveying stream. Further information is available from the Head of Department. Articulation with other courses Students may be granted credit if they have completed equivalent work in other institutions.