Geomatics
Geomatic engineering is the study of the science and technology of 3D measurement, mapping and visualisation.
What is Geomatic Engineering?
It is one of the fastest growing IT industries in the world. Geomatic engineers work on satellite and photographic image processing, three dimensional computer visualisations and global positioning systems. This course provides the opportunity to acquire skills in modern, sophisticated technologies such as the global positioning system (GPS), three dimensional computer visualisations, geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, and satellite and photographic image processing.
What You Study
Core engineering studies include mathematics, engineering communication and engineering computation. Geomatics study areas include GIS, surveying and mapping, photogrammetry, and land administration. This specialisation emphasises team-based project work, problem-solving and industry interaction, with internship opportunities available to students with selected firms and government departments.
Career Outcomes
Through the course students gain practical skills and highly sought-after technical knowledge to prepare for careers in land and/or asset management for government, banks or property firms, or as surveyors in mining, construction and land agencies, among others. Our recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as Yarra Water, The Office of the Surveyor-General, Reeds Consulting and Geoscience Australia.
How to Become a Geomatic Engineer
Step 1: Geomatics
The Geomatics major may be taken as a part of either of the following degrees. You can find out more about each degree on the following websites:
Duration
300 credit points / 3 years full-time
Fees
Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Places: Fees per 100 credit points (depending on subjects taken) $4547–$6714 (with 10% up-front discount)
Commonwealth Supported Places are guaranteed until 2019 for the duration of the undergraduate degree and Master of Engineering course.
International Students
Fees per 100 credit points (depending on subjects taken) $28,788–$32,600
For more information please refer to the Fees page on the University’s Future Students website.
Course Structure
Sample Course Plan — Bachelor of Environments (Geomatics)
This example is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subjects will be available in future years. This information is for students with VCE Units 3 and 4 Specialist Mathematics.| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Natural Environments | Mapping Environments | Environments elective | Calculus 1 / Calculus 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | Reshaping Environments | Governing Environments | Environments elective | Linear Algebra |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | Applications of GIS | Engineering Computation | Environments elective | Breadth |
| Year 2 | Semester 2 | Surveying and Mapping | Environmental Politics and Management | Environments elective | Breadth |
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | Risk Analysis | Imaging the Environment | Environments elective | Breadth |
| Year 3 | Semester 2 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Land Administration Systems | Environments elective | Breadth |
Step 2: Master of Engineering (Geomatics)
Graduates with a Geomatics major (with a 65% average) are eligible for a two-year Master of Engineering (Geomatics).
Find out more about the Master of Engineering (Geomatics)
| Year 4 | Semester 1 | Property Law | Management of Technological Enterprises | Cadastral Surveying | Satellite Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 4 | Semester 2 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | Adjustment Theory in Geomatics | Elective | Elective |
| Year 5 | Semester 1 | Integrated Design | Research | Residential Land Development | Elective |
| Year 5 | Semester 2 | Engineering Project Implementation | Spatial Data Infrastructure |
| Civil Systems subjects | Electives | Breadth subjects |
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Joanne Bull
Joanne has recently completed her Bachelor of Environments, majoring in Geomatics, and has begun a Master of Spatial Information Science.
Throughout her undergraduate course, Joanne has enjoyed working on fascinating assignments such as a GPS scavenger hunt using Google Maps, 3D modelling of projected water levels after flooding and a week-long surveying camp at the University’s Dookie campus.
Every industry that exists will at one time or another need a spatial expert; whether an organisation needs to conduct a survey of their property or investigate soil health or water quality. Spatial experts can end up in all sorts of places, from working in the middle of a forest doing management resources, to working in a mine or surveying.
I don’t think I could do one thing forever. This is why I like geomatics, because I know there are so many different ways I can apply my skills.