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Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
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Duration1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.1 year full-time.
Mode of deliveryOnline
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Semester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
FeesCommonwealth supported places are available.
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Find information about indicative course and program fees.
Program Code40274
Study Spatial Science
From tracking bushfire spread, to precision agriculture and climate change impact assessment, as a Spatial Scientist you could be part of one of Australia’s most rapidly advancing industries.
This degree will provide you with the practical skills needed to contribute new solutions to the many scientific challenges we face and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Spatial science features in almost every aspect of modern life, so there is a high demand for skilled employees who can access, manage and analyse location-based data to solve a broad scale of problems. From biodiversity mapping, to post disaster impact assessment, or coastal management, as a spatial scientist you could be part of one of Australia’s most rapidly advancing industries.
Why study with us?
- Expand your career opportunities – designed for those without an engineering and/or advanced mathematical background, you can apply the practical skills and knowledge that you gain during your studies to up-skill or change your career path.
- Learn specialised software and skills to apply to a broad range of environmental and social problems.
- Flexible study options – the courses in this program are delivered fully online to encourage active learning an allow you to achieve your Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science at a time that suits you.
- Study with a diverse cohort – our program welcomes an array of vocations that use spatial data for making critical decisions about our built and natural environment, including environmental scientists, town planners, social scientists, disaster managers and public health professionals.
- Save up to 60% with a commonwealth-supported place
Where can a Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science take you?
Ranked 1
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in Australia for skills development
89.4%
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employed within four months of graduating
What you will study
Our Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science will provide you with access to and practical skills in specialised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) software and workflows. You will learn how to process unique data sets, earth observation data, and apply spatial analysis techniques to a broad range of environmental and social problems.
This degree will provide you with the practical skills needed to contribute new solutions to the many scientific challenges we face and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Courses you may study include:
- Advanced Spatial Science
- Advanced Remote Sensing Data and Applications
- Biodiversity, Conservation Science and Management
- Environmental Management
- Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy
- Theory and Practice of Disaster Risk Reduction
Career
Career opportunities
Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to a wide range of careers in government, private companies, and non-government organisations (NGOs).
Possible career opportunities include:
- Spatial scientist
- Cartographer
- Conservation officer
- Disaster management officer
- Environmental scientist
- GIS specialist
- Geographer
- Geospatial analyst/modeller
- Project manager
- Remote sensing scientist/analyst
Practical Experience
You will undertake simulated consulting projects whereby you will work together or individually to solve problems in the spatial sciences (eg. the causes of a major bushfire).
You will be trained in GIS software and analysis methods which are highly sought after by industry, and will write a scientific report that follows consulting standards. You will also be exposed to real world applications of the skills you gain throughout your studies.
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- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Admission to the program will be available for applicants who have:
- An AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or higher tertiary qualification OR
- An AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a cognate area (such as geography, environmental science, earth science, civil engineering, surveying, or environmental engineering) plus a minimum of one year relevant experience.
Please note: Students who commence in Trimester 1 or Semester 1 will take a minimum of 1 year to complete the program, dependent on their prior studies and enrolment patterns. Students who commence in Trimester 2, Semester 2, or Trimester 3 will take a minimum of 1.5 years to complete the program.
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