Spatial Science (Honours) Major Geographic Information Systems

Rapidly changing industry

Put your name on the digital map with the help of USQ's Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Geographic Information Systems). As the leading provider of Spatial Science programs in Australia, USQ offers a unique practical, skill and knowledge based course that can also be studied externally to allow you to adapt your study to your life.

Why Geographic Information Systems?

USQ's Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Geographic Information Systems) will prepare you for a career in one of Australia's most rapidly changing industries. Career possibilities are available as a professional Geographic Information Systems Officer or Spatial Scientist, in local and state Government agencies in areas including transport, primary industries, and environment.

Work with sophisticated technology and tools including satellite imagery and laser measurement systems for 3D mapping and visualisation of the natural and built environment and develop practical experience with the technical, analytical and leadership skills you'll need to succeed. In your final year, apply the practical skills and knowledge you've acquired on your final research project.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core Courses20

Plus 1 x Major study 12

Plus 5  x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    32

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CSC1401Foundation Programming

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

SVY1102Surveying A 

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 

Year 2 Courses: 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 

GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation 

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 

SVY3200Land Administration 

URP1001Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning 

URP2002Local Government Planning Practice and Technology

 One Electives - see Electives

Year 3 Courses: 

CIS2002Database Design and Implementation 

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology 

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System 

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 

One Electives - see Electives

Year 4 Courses:  

CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++ 

CSC2406Web Technology 

ENG4111Research Project Part 1 

ENG4112Research Project Part 2 

LAW2107Environmental Law 

 Three Electives - see Electives

Practice Courses: 

ENG3902Professional Practice 1 

ENG4903Professional Practice 2 

SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1 

SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2 

SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3 

Electives: 

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making 

AGR2301Agricultural Science

CIS3001Object-Oriented Programming with Java 

CIV2701Road Design and Location 

ENG3003Engineering Management 

ENV4204Environmental Technology 

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 

MKT1001Introduction to Marketing 

REN1201Environmental Studies 

REN3302Sustainable Resource Use 

SVY1104Survey Computations A 

URP2001Planning Structures and Statutory Planning

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA) and Mathematics B (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Year 12 Physics (4 SA)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 11/77

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics and A-level physics are recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.