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Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology 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 10680
  • On-campus
    AUD 12040

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 4
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.
Geographic Information Systems Major:
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
GIS3404 Geographic Data Visualisation
plus two of the following: 
CSC1401Foundation Programming 
ENV2201Land Studies 
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System 
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System
SVY3200Land Administration 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning 
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 

Other majors

The other major available for the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology is Surveying.