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Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 4180
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 9600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 10360
  • On-campus
    AUD 12040

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core course 1
plus Major courses 3
Total 4

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Core courses: 
ENG5001 Professional Skills in Engineering
Geographic Information Systems Major:Select three units from the following:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System

Other majors

Other majors in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Power, Structural and Surveying.