Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Surveying and Geoinformatics in South Africa

Bachelor of Surveying and Geoinformatics combines the fields of surveying and geoinformatics to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of land surveying, geospatial science and geographic information systems (GIS). The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects related to surveying and geoinformatics such as;
i. Surveying Computations and Techniques
ii. Land Management and Development
iii. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and GPS
iv. Geospatial Data Analysis and Visualization
v. Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
vi. Spatial Database Management
vii. Geodesy and Geodetic Surveying
viii. Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
ix. Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
x. Land Surveying and Cadastral Systems

The list below offers some of the available job opportunities for Bachelor of Surveying and Geoinformatics graduates in South Africa:
-Remote Sensing Specialist
-Hydrographic Surveyor
-Mining Surveyor
-Construction Surveyor
-Academic and Research Positions
-Land Surveyor
-Geomatics Technician
-Cartographer
-Geospatial Analyst
-GIS Specialist/Technician

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Surveying and Geoinformatics

•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A National Diploma: Engineering: Surveying or an NQF Level 6 (old NQF and new HEQSF) qualification in Engineering Surveying (or closely related field), obtained from an accredited South African university. Preference will be given to candidates with an average of 60% or more. Candidates who do not meet the 60% requirement will be evaluated by the Department and may be requested to provide a portfolio of relevant work experience (excluding P1 and P2) in order to be considered for selection.
  
  Course Overview:
  -Geographic Information Systems
  -Geomatics Technology
  -Geodesy
  -Project Management: Surveying
  -Geometric Design -
  -Surveying
  -Practice Management
  -Research Methodology
  
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  

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