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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing provides specialized knowledge in spatial science, including GIS systems, digital data characteristics, and computer-based imagery classification. It equips students with technical skills for data collection, analysis, and modeling.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,440 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing from Charles Sturt University will provide you with specialised knowledge in spatial science. This includes the appropriate use of GIS systems and methodologies, the characteristics of digital data, the limitations of data structures and models, and approaches to the computer-based classification of imagery.

This online geospatial science course will also equip you with sought-after technical skills, such as the collection, use and analysis of point samples and continuous data; and the use of cartographic, raster and vector modelling.

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.

  • Master of GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Graduate Diploma of GIS and Remote Sensing [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed AQF Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A relevant discipline will be considered to be any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline.
  • A completed AQF Diploma in a relevant discipline AND spatial sciences industry experience of at least 2 years, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing from Charles Sturt University will provide you with specialised knowledge in spatial science. This includes the appropriate use of GIS systems and methodologies, the characteristics of digital data, the limitations of data structures and models, and approaches to the computer-based classification of imagery.

This online geospatial science course will also equip you with sought-after technical skills, such as the collection, use and analysis of point samples and continuous data; and the use of cartographic, raster and vector modelling.

Career pathways

Demand for GIS and remote-sensing specialists is strong, with a broad range of career opportunities in private industry or in government. You could work in environmental management, asset management across government and the corporate sector, and in roles using geographic examination to inform community projects and building works.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects 32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsSPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsSPA441Remote Sensing 1: Image Data8 credit ptsSPA432GIS 2: Geographic Information Science Applications8 credit ptsSPA442Remote Sensing 2: Image Processing and Analysis8 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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.4%
Overall satisfaction
67.8%
Skill scale
66.1%
Teaching scale
82.7%
Employed full-time
$87k
Average salary