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Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 8
Total 8

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
GIS3404Geographic Data Visualisation
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
plus four units from the following1:
CIS2002Database Design and Implementation
CSC1401Foundation Programming
CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++
ENV2201Land Studies
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System
REN3302Sustainable Resource Use
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 
SVY3200Land Administration
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

Other majors

The other major for the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science is Surveying.

1 Choice of courses needs approval of the Head of Discipline.