Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science)

Bachelor (Honours)

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex and problems like bushfire management and climate change requires highly skilled professionals. Environment professionals need to be able to analyse a variety of information, including mapped data, to adapt to the current crises.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

P4J, 106223D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$33,450 per year / $33,450 total

About this course

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex and problems like bushfire management and climate change requires highly skilled professionals. Environment professionals need to be able to analyse a variety of information, including mapped data, to adapt to the current crises. Business as usual is becoming increasingly data-rich and Tasmania's Land Information System puts us in the fortunate position of being able to use geospatial information for many planning and day-to-day decisions across a wide range of sectors.

This course will teach you to integrate geospatial and environmental knowledge to make practical recommendations for enhancing decisions around places - both predominantly natural through to highly urban. The unique combination of environmental and geospatial skills in a pragmatic, case-based learning environment will place graduates well for an exciting career.

You will apply skills in geographical information systems and remote sensing to address complex problems associated with managing ecosystems and fostering sustainable practices. These skills are in high demand by government and industry employers, and your will benefit from our close connections with the profession and work-integrated learning.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent.

Students without the stated entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience and/or training may apply.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) shall be qualified for entry if they hold a bachelor degree in any discipline at the University of Tasmania or hold a degree or other tertiary qualification(s) deemed by the College of Sciences and Engineering to be equivalent for this purpose.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

1 Synthesise theory and contemporary knowledge in environmental geospatial science fields to define problems and solutions

2 Generate solutions to a range of environmental geospatial science problems by applying data collection and analysis techniques.

3 Manage the design, documentation, and resourcing of geospatial science solutions across contested environment issues.

Course structure

This Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) sits between the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (S5A) and the Master of Environmental Geospatial Science (P7B). It contains 37.5% core geospatial science units, 37.5% applied GIS environmentally-focussed units and adds core environmental impact assessment training in preparation for exit at AQF8 or continuation to Masters (P7B) at AQF9.

Credit for prior study or work

The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits set down in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.