Career opportunities
- Because Surveying Measurement graduates at University of Otago have the skills to take on the full range of surveying activities immediately, you will have a wide variety of options, both in New Zealand and overseas.
- You might begin with a private sector company here in New Zealand involved in defining land boundaries, mapping and designing subdivisions (including roads, stormwater and sewerage systems), and preparing resource consents. Alternatively you might work for a government agency or a local authority, in their policy planning or GIS departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing for the Professions
- Surveying Methods
- Surveying Mathematics
- Geographic Information Science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
37,900 AUD / year ≈ 46,956 NZD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents
9,996 AUD / year ≈ 12,385 NZD / year
Living costs
Dunedin, New Zealand
807-1,856 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Surveying Measurement.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship — Grant: 33624 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship — Grant: 33624 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship — Grant: 33624 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship — Grant: 33624 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship — Grant: 33624 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships — Grant: 34128 NZD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
