Spatial Science Technology (Geographic Information Systems)

Widen your GIS skill set

USQ’s Master of Spatial Science Technology (Geographic Information Systems) is ideal if you have a three or four-year bachelor degree in a field other than engineering and you want to extend your knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Through this flexible 16 unit master’s degree you have the option to select GIS courses, including web-based geographic information systems, land studies and photogrammetry, as well as courses from related disciplines such as sustainable development, information systems and technology management.

You will also develop research methodology skills to complete a research project. Previous student projects have included mapping remnant vegetation in Western Downs, Queensland using high resolution ALOS satellite data.

The research project and dissertation is a stepping stone to further research degrees such as a PhD.

Graduate sooner

You may be able to graduate sooner with a Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology after completing 8 units or a Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology after completing 4 units.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Group A courses7

plus 3 x Group B courses3

plus 6 x Group C courses6

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Group A Courses1:

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 

GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System 

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 

Group B Courses:Select three courses from the following:

CIS8000Global Information Systems Strategy 

CIS8010Information Systems Project Management 

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management 

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk 

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment 

ENV4204Environmental Technology 

LAW2107Environmental Law 

SVY3200Land Administration 

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists

Group C Courses: 

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A 

ENG8002Masters Dissertation 2

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

Footnotes

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.

Entry requirements

•  3 or 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an approved discipline

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 6.5 or equivalent.

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

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 6.5 or equivalent.

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

Pre-requisites

• 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an approved discipline

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