Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Unitec Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Diploma in Surveying
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Summary
Programme overviewEnter into the highly employable world of surveying and geospatial science, and you'll enjoy a varied and outdoorsy career that involves interacting regularly with other businesses and sectors.
Surveyors have to be skilled in both measurement and resource management. They collect and analyse information about land, water, and other natural resources. They help manage our environment by mapping the earth and the sea floor, establishing property boundaries, and providing accurate data for engineering works.
The New Zealand Diploma in Surveying will develop your knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics, including:
- Geodetic surveying
- Cadastral surveying
- Engineering Surveying
- Mapping
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Satellite navigation systems
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Data management and land administration
Entry criteria
You will need the following:
1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including:
- 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or equivalent
- 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.
2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don’t meet the requirements? We also accept:
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission
For more details, please review the programme regulations (PDF, 281KB).
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