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Charles Sturt University

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Bachelor of Geospatial Science

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Geospatial Science at Charles Sturt University focuses on advanced technologies to analyze data and solve environmental challenges. It emphasizes relationships between locations, people, and earth processes, offering an articulated program for tailored qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
ATAR
65

About this course

Overview

Dive deep into data. Make it meaningful. Then get creative to solve some of the complex problems facing the environment and help to make people's everyday lives a little easier. The Bachelor of Geospatial Science from Charles Sturt University equips you to pilot advanced technologies in order to harness the world of data - then use the intelligence to shape our world.

As a geospatial scientist you'll study the relationships between physical locations, people, and earth processes. And you'll develop the skills and understanding to make connections between people, places and processes.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Make a difference

At Charles Sturt you can create a world worth living in. Let's do it together.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 65

Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

View the course profile for this course.

  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum required ATARAND
  • Strong performance in mathematics and/or information technology/computing subjects (HSC or equivalent).OR
  • Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard university-level subjects. OR
  • Two years relevant professional work experience described in a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Dive deep into data. Make it meaningful. Then get creative to solve some of the complex problems facing the environment and help to make people's everyday lives a little easier. The Bachelor of Geospatial Science from Charles Sturt University equips you to pilot advanced technologies in order to harness the world of data - then use the intelligence to shape our world.

As a geospatial scientist you'll study the relationships between physical locations, people, and earth processes. And you'll develop the skills and understanding to make connections between people, places and processes.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Business analyst
  • Local, state or federal government officer
  • Urban planning officer
  • Water and land resource manager

Course structure

Essential set (192 pts)Core subjects120 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsSCI103Introduction to Geospatial Science8 credit ptsSPA215GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsSPA217Remote Sensing of the Environment8 credit ptsSPA308GIS Applications8 credit ptsSPA317Advanced Remote Sensing8 credit ptsSPA331Professional Practice in Geospatial Science8 credit ptsSPA351Cartography8 credit ptsSPA352Algorithms and Programming for Geospatial Science8 credit ptsGEO164Earth System Processes8 credit ptsITC106Programming Principles8 credit ptsITC114Introduction to Database Systems8 credit ptsITC212Internet Technologies8 credit ptsITC397Introduction to Artificial Intelligence8 credit ptsMTH105Introductory Mathematics8 credit ptsSTA201Scientific Statistics8 credit ptsCompulsory subject8 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

  • ENM111: Indigenous Environmental Studies (8 credit pts)
  • IKC101: First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 credit pts)
Restricted electives64 Credit Points

The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject(s) within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions. Select six (6) subjects from the following:

  • AGB165: Agribusiness Systems (8 credit pts)
  • AGR202: Food Environment and Culture (8 credit pts)
  • AGR203: Production Analysis and Optimisation (8 credit pts)
  • AGR237: Property Planning and Development (8 credit pts)
  • AGS207: Precision Agriculture and Data Handling (8 credit pts)
  • AHT404: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation (8 credit pts)
  • BIO112: Principles of Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO203: Animal Diversity (8 credit pts)
  • BIO216: Conservation Biology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO262: Vegetation Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO263: Methods for Environmental Data Analysis (8 credit pts)
  • BIO312: Landscape Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO323: River and Floodplain Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO328: Restoration Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO329: Wildlife Ecology (8 credit pts)
  • BIO330: Wildlife Management (8 credit pts)
  • BIO331: Fire Ecology and Management (8 credit pts)
  • BIO332: Vegetation Management (8 credit pts)
  • EMG100: Introduction to Emergency Management (8 credit pts)
  • EMG101: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (8 credit pts)
  • EMG102: Emergency Decision Making (8 credit pts)
  • EMG103: Emergency Management Plan Development (8 credit pts)
  • EMG206: Critical Analysis of Disaster Response (16 credit pts)
  • EMG308: Disaster Recovery, Sustainability and Resilience (8 credit pts)
  • EMG309: Humanitarian Relief (8 credit pts)
  • ENM101: People and the Environment (8 credit pts)
  • ENM163: Natural Resource Management (8 credit pts)
  • ENM308: Challenges of Global Sustainable Development (8 credit pts)
  • ENM322: Environmental Impact Assessment (8 credit pts)
  • GEO204: Ecological and Environmental Soil Science (8 credit pts)
  • GEO303: Climatology (8 credit pts)
  • GEO305: Groundwater Hydrology and Management (8 credit pts)
  • GEO314: River Hydrology and Geomorphology (8 credit pts)
  • IRR200: Principles of Irrigation (8 credit pts)
  • ITC161: Computer Systems (8 credit pts)
  • ITC204: Human Computer Interaction (8 credit pts)
  • ITC205: Professional Programming Practice (8 credit pts)
  • ITC206: Programming in Java 1 (8 credit pts)
  • ITC209: Mobile Application Development (8 credit pts)
  • ITC211: Systems Analysis and Design (8 credit pts)
  • ITC322: Data Structures (8 credit pts)
  • ITC331: Ethics and Professional Practice (8 credit pts)
  • MTH101: Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications (8 credit pts)
  • MTH102: Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications (8 credit pts)
  • MTH218: Multivariable Calculus (8 credit pts)
  • MTH219: Linear Algebra (8 credit pts)
  • MTH220: Ordinary Differential Equations (8 credit pts)
  • MTH307: Mathematical Modelling (8 credit pts)
  • MTH328: Complex Analysis (8 credit pts)
  • PSC102: Botany (8 credit pts)
  • PSC104: Soil Science (8 credit pts)
  • PSC202: Crop And Pasture Science (8 credit pts)
  • PSC420: Water Policy and Management (8 credit pts)
  • STA308: Experimental Design and Analysis (8 credit pts)
Unrestricted electives16 Credit Points
  • XUN008: Unrestricted elective (8 credit pts)
  • XUN008: Unrestricted elective (8 credit pts)

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
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  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Charles Sturt University.
82.1%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale
79.3%
Employed full-time
$63.4k
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