Undergraduate Certificate of Spatial Science Fundamentals

Graduate Certificate

This undergraduate certificate provides foundational knowledge of surveying and spatial science, including an introduction to the industry, spatial presentation, satellite positioning, problem solving, and mathematics.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$4,148 per year

About this course

Overview

This undergraduate certificate provides foundational knowledge of surveying and spatial science, including an introduction to the industry, spatial presentation, satellite positioning, problem solving, and mathematics.
Choose to study full-time and complete this university qualification in as little as six months, or study part-time while you work to balance your life commitments.

Further study

Successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate of Spatial Science Fundamentals will enable entry and four units of credit towards the Diploma of University Studies (DOUS), the Associate Degree of Spatial Science, the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology, or the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours).

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Admission into this short program is available to eligible Commonwealth Support applicants, who are aged 17 years or over.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Tertiary Preparation Pathway

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this certificate, students must complete 4 courses. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

Trimester 1, 2024 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
Trimester 2, 2024 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
Trimester 3, 2024 - applications close 2 September 2024 and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

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