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Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science

PostgraduateUON-SSC-GDI2024

Course information for 2024 intake

Become a geospatial expert

Develop advanced skills to track bushfire spread, contribute to precision agriculture (using data for greater harvests), slow climate change and more. Learn to acquire, analyse and interpret spatial data so that you can solve real challenges.

Study method
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Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
8

Indicative total fee

$22,985

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Graduate Diploma in Spatial Science

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Entry requirements

Study method requirements

Career opportunities

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

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
CartographersN/A^

N/A^

Environmental ManagersOver $120K

N/A^

Environmental Scientists$93K to $120K Up 22.4%
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists$93K to $120K Up 19.4%
Urban and Regional Planners$93K to $120K Up 29.4%
^ There is no data available

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