Graduate Certificate of Spatial Science Technology (Geographic Information Systems)

at University of Southern Queensland

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Modules
 

• GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems
• ENG8104 Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
• CSC1401 Foundation Programming
• GIS3407 GIS Programming and Visualisation*
• GIS3405 Spatial Analysis and Modelling
• GIS3406 Remote Sensing and Image Processing
• GIS4407 Web Based Geographic Information System
• SVY1110 Introduction to Global Positioning System
• SVY3202 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

• Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in an approved discipline area, or equivalent. 
  
  or
   
• A minimum of five years’ relevant professional work experience.

Work and life experience
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Cost
AUD 17600

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Career opportunities exist in the areas of geographic information systems, spatial information analysis, planning, mapping and spatial data management. You could support practising professionals and make a difference in the future of GIS.