BSc Land Surveying | UKZN

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

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The BSc in Land Surveying at UKZN (Howard College) is one of the few accredited surveying programmes in South Africa, training graduates to precisely measure, map, and define the Earth's surface and property boundaries. The four-year programme integrates GPS technology, GIS, photogrammetry, and cadastral law, preparing graduates to work in land administration, urban planning, and infrastructure projects across the country. With South Africa's ongoing land reform programme and urbanisation pressures, qualified land surveyors are in consistent national demand.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 5 (at least 65%)
Physical Sciences: Level 5 (at least 65%)
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 33

Career Prospects

Professional Land Surveyor – Demarcates property boundaries and produces cadastral diagrams for the Deeds Registry across South Africa.
GIS Analyst – Uses spatial data to support urban planning, land reform, and infrastructure development for municipalities.
Mine Surveyor – Maps underground and open-cast mine workings to ensure safety and compliance at South African mining operations.
Hydrographic Surveyor – Surveys South Africa’s coastline and inland water bodies for navigation and port development.
Geodetic Surveyor – Works with national mapping bodies like Chief Directorate: National Geo-spatial Information (CD:NGI) on topographic mapping.

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