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University of Newcastle

  • 16% international / 84% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science

  • Graduate Diploma

From tracking bushfire spread, to precision agriculture and climate change, as a Spatial Scientist you could be part of one of Australia's most rapidly advancing industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
40274
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug

About this course

From tracking bushfire spread, to precision agriculture and climate change, as a Spatial Scientist you could be part of one of Australia's most rapidly advancing industries.

This degree will provide you with the practical skills needed to contribute new solutions to the many scientific challenges we face and make a meaningful difference in the world.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Online Study

Online

What you will learn

Our Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science will provide you with access to and practical skills in specialised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) software. You will learn how to process unique data sets from drones, access online global earth data and apply spatial analysis techniques to a broad range of environmental and social problems.

Courses you may study include:

  • Advanced Spatial Science
  • Advanced Remote Sensing Data and Applications
  • Biodiversity, Conservation Science and Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy
  • Theory and Practice of Disaster Risk Reduction

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Career pathways

Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to a wide range of careers in government, private companies, and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Possible career opportunities include:

  • Geospatial modeller
  • Spatial scientist
  • Remote sensing analyst
  • Cartographer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Project manager