Geographic Information Science (GIScience) professionals are valued by organisations looking to develop powerful location-based solutions to a range of environmental, business and development-related issues in various industries. Their specific knowledge in spatial analysis and skills in using geographic information systems (GIS) software can help to provide these solutions today and well into the future.
This one-year diploma is designed for graduates in a wide range of fields seeking to understand geospatial information, analysis, modelling and applications. Through the study of five core units plus three specialist options, you will gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of GIScience. The course offers the flexibility and convenience of studying on-campus, fully online or both.
Australian & NZ Students
You must have a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification may be in any discipline. We recommend that you have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first-year university level. Without this background, you may have to study preparatory units.
International Students
Minimum English language entry requirements:
IELTS ACADEMIC (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Geographic Information Systems
Spatial Computations
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Spatial Database Systems
Geographic Information Analysis
Remote Sensing
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:
OPTIONAL UNITS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Spatial Data Representation
Spatial Algorithms
Applied Cartography
Applications of Global Positioning Systems
OPTIONAL UNITS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Web Mapping
Geographic Information Systems Programming
Graduates are in high demand and find work in a diverse range of areas, including exploration and mining, oil and gas, environmental and resources management, agriculture, engineering, health sciences, urban and regional planning and transport.
