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Bachelor of Spatial Science (BSPS) - BSpSc

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Unspecified (Toowoomba campus: 907222; Distance education: 907225); Urban & Regional Planning (Toowoomba campus: 907232; Distance education: 907235)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 053511E

This program is only offered to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in this study area should consider the which will be offered from S1 2014.

 On-campusDistance education
Semester intake:Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November)
Campus:Toowoomba -
Fees:Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Standard duration:4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external 
Program articulation:

From: ; Associate Degree of Spatial Science ; Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology

To: ; Master of Spatial Science Research ; Master of Spatial Science Technology .

Contact us

Future Australian and New Zealand students  Future International students  Current students 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: studyeng@usq.edu.au  

Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email usq.support@usq.edu.au 

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Geographic Information Systems major

The program provides students with the educational requirements to become a professional spatial scientist and equips them with a core of basic theoretical, scientific, analytical, managerial, professional, research and communication skills that will permit them to undertake an in-depth study of the fundamental science and practice of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Additionally, students obtain knowledge of the natural, legal, commercial, industrial and social environments in which they will function as professionals.

Career opportunities

Professional in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial information analyst and mapping in Local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies, private sector organisations in areas such as land development, planning, mapping and spatial data management.

Surveying major

This program provides students with the knowledge to apply new technologies, such as the satellite-based Global Positioning System, Geographic Information Systems and Land Information Systems, to a broad range of surveying projects including land development, mapping, engineering and mining. Students will gain the skills required to find unique solutions to problems – solutions that are expected to be both socially and environmentally responsible. Students will use advanced skills and knowledge acquired in analysis, measurement science and computing to complete surveying and spatial information projects. The Bachelor of Spatial Science may be awarded with Honours for high achieving students.

Career opportunities

Professional Surveyor in property surveying, land development, land information, mapping, engineering or the mining industry and State, Commonwealth and Local Government agencies.

Urban and Regional Planning Major

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to design communities and assess the impact of development on other residents. Students will gain knowledge of the regulatory controls that facilitate sustainable urban development, environmental planning and natural resource management.

Career opportunities

Professional Planners are employed in Local, State and Federal Government agencies, property development companies or in private consultancies.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Spatial Science (Surveying) is fully accredited by the Surveyors Board of Queensland and is recognised in every Australian state and in New Zealand through reciprocal arrangements. The degree, together with relevant industry experience, enables registration and/or licensing as a professional surveyor with the Boards of Surveyors in Australia and New Zealand.

Provisional accreditation of the Bachelor of Spatial Science (Urban and Regional Planning will be sought from the Planning Institute of Australia during 2013.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Spatial Science are eligible to apply for membership with the ..