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Undergraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science

Certificate

Gain foundational knowledge in GIS, GPS, and remote sensing technologies with this certificate, which also serves as a pathway to advanced degrees in Geospatial Science or Environmental Science.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$5,748 per year

About this course

Overview

Gain a foundational understanding of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing technologies with the Undergraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science at Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Geospatial Science or the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into one of these degrees.

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.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

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.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subject 8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningSCI103Introduction to Geospatial Science8 credit ptsRestricted elective24 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

ENM111Indigenous Environmental Studies8 credit ptsORIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsORITC106Programming Principles8 credit ptsITC114Introduction to Database Systems8 credit ptsMTH105Introductory Mathematics8 credit ptsGEO164Earth System Processes8 credit ptsSCI101What is Science?8 credit ptsLIT115Academic Literacies8 credit ptsGEN173Preparing for University Study8 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

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.

82.1%

Overall satisfaction

82.8%

Skill scale

73.9%

Teaching scale

79.3%

Employed full-time

$63.4k

Average salary

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