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Master of Spatial Science Technology Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 12 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
  • 1.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 12 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21040
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
4 x Group A courses 4
plus 3 x Group B courses 3
plus 5 x Group C courses 5
Total 12

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Group A Courses1:Select four units from the following:
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
GIS3404Geographic Data Visualisation 
GIS3405 Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
GIS3406 Remote Sensing and Image Processing 
GIS4407 Web Based Geographic Information System 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
SVY1110 Introduction to Global Positioning System 
Group B Courses:Select three courses from the following:
CIS8000Global Information Systems Strategy 
CIS8010 Information Systems Project Management 
ENG8101 Technological Impact and its Management 
ENG8103 Management of Technological Risk 
ENG8104 Asset Management in an Engineering Environment 
ENV4204 Environmental Technology 
LAW2107 Environmental Law 
SVY3200 Land Administration 
SVY3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
SVY4203 Urban and Regional Planning 
SVY4309 Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 
Group C Courses: 
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A 2
ENG8002Masters Dissertation 

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Spatial Science Technology include: Surveying.

1 A student with a previous undergraduate degree in the spatial sciences may opt to select fewer courses in Group A than required (and thus will need more courses from Group B), upon approval by the Head of Discipline.

2 Four units.