Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Geographic Information Systems)

Arm yourself for the future

Put your name on the digital map with USQ’s Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Geographic Information Systems). The Associate Degree of Spatial Science will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

Why Geographic Information Systems?

USQ’s Associate Degree will prepare you for a career in one of Australia’s most rapidly changing industries. Arm yourself with the technical, analytical and leadership skills needed to succeed and with practical experience with GIS technologies and working with sophisticated technology and tools including satellite imagery and laser measurement systems for 3D mapping, and visualisation of the natural and built environment. As a professional Geographic Information Systems Officer, career possibilities are available in local and state Government agencies in areas including transport, primary industries and environment.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major16

Plus 2 x Practice Courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses: 

CSC1401Foundation Programming

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation 

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

SVY1102Surveying A

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

Year 2 courses:

ENV2201Land Studies

GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling

SVY3200Land Administration

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

plus three electives  - see Electives

Practice courses:

SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1

SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2

Electives:

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making

AGR2301Agricultural Science

CIV2701Road Design and Location

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MKT1001Introduction to Marketing

REN1201Environmental Studies 

SVY1104Survey Computations A 

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (4 SA) (mathematics A is assumed)

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: 16/64

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 is recommended

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