Master of Surveying in Surveying / Surveying Measurement

Surveyors work in a range of land, property and construction related areas. Using modern technology such as GPS and laser instruments surveyors precisely measure land, building, and features in the environment for mapping, development and spatial analysis.Because of this close association with land and property the roles of the surveyor extends to land development engineering and urban design, resource management and land planning, property boundary surveying, and the determination of land ownership and rights.The use of computer mapping technology in the form of Geographical Information Systems also leads to work in the capture, display and management of spatial information. Surveyors typically work in a variety of settings – indoor and outdoor - and with a variety of other professions.

For postgraduate applicants you are required to provide scanned copies of your official tertiary education transcripts. High school results are not necessary.Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree. If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases, if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master’s degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.