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Diploma in Surveying

Diploma.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Diploma in Surveying provides a practical introduction to surveying principles, fieldwork practices and modern methods used across construction, mining, land development and spatial mapping. You’ll develop foundational skills in measurements, spatial data and land management through a blend of online study and compulsory on-campus field intensives. This diploma supports flexible study and can provide credit toward further study in surveying. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting surveying and geospatial work across consultancies, private practice, mining and government organisations. The course prepares you for a mix of hands-on field tasks and office-based computation and drafting, contributing to infrastructure, land development and spatial data projects. Typical roles include Assistant Land Surveyor, Survey Technician and Geospatial Analyst for diploma-level surveying pathways. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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0.5 years

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February

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Callaghan

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50049

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$50,000

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A$10,000

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Up to A$50,000

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