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Program focus

The program is intended to enable students who already hold an undergraduate qualification in another field to develop or extend their knowledge in either surveying or in geographic information systems. The Graduate Diploma program is designed for those wishing to build competencies across a broader discipline area, than the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology.

Professional accreditation

The Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology is not accredited by any professional bodies other than the 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland.

Program objectives

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology majoring in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the concept of spatial and geographic information systems

• familiarity with the analysis and management of spatial information

• an awareness of potential applications and limitations of geographic information systems

• an understanding of the capture, conversion and output of geographic information

• a knowledge of geographic information systems at an advanced level

• a professional standard of communication

• a knowledge of the professional journals and other information sources relevant to geographic information systems

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology majoring in Surveying will be able to demonstrate:

• a capacity for the analysis, evaluation and synthesis of surveying related systems

• enhanced technical skills in surveying technology

• an awareness of the current surveying practices and methods

• a knowledge of surveying practice at an advanced level

• a professional standard of communication

• a knowledge of the professional journals and other information sources relevant to the specialised area of surveying and spatial sciences

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program candidates must possess a three or four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an approved discipline. Overseas candidates must possess a degree in an approved discipline recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) as awarding degrees that are comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree. International applicants must also comply with the 精东传媒app requirements for competency in spoken and written English.

How to apply

Domestic students

may be made directly to USQ.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Program structure

The Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology consists of eight courses and is a one year full time on-campus program that may also be studied externally over two years. The maximum time for completion is two years for a full-time student and four years for a part-time external student.
Students may commence their studies at the beginning of either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Students may select one of the two majors in the program, either geographic information systems or surveying. The courses offered in each major are shown in the following tables. Students wishing to complete the program should select eight courses from the appropriate table including the core courses if specified in the major.
Students who may go on to, or wish to transfer into the MSST Master of Spatial Science Technology . need to select course options to best suit this program transition.

Required time limits

Full-time students have a maximum of two years to complete this program. Part-time students have a maximum of four years to complete this program.
A pro-rata adjustment of the maximum time period will apply for those students who transfer from one mode of study to another. A pro-rate reduction in the maximum time period will apply to students who are admitted to a program with advanced standing.

Major studies objectives

The major study provides students with knowledge and skills in a specific discipline. The two major study areas in the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology are:

• Geographic Information Systems

• Surveying

IT requirements

Access to an up-to-date computer is necessary. On-campus students can access appropriately equipped laboratories, but should consider acquisition of their own computer. External students should be able to access a computer with the following as advised by the 精东传媒app. All students should have access to email and the Internet via a computer running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. The 精东传媒app has a wireless network for on-campus students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.

Exit points

Students who for whatever reason, are unable to complete the GDST Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology, and who satisfy all of the requirements of the GCST Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Technology , may be permitted to exit with that award.

Exemptions

Candidates for admission to the program are eligible to seek exemptions in the program in accordance with existing 精东传媒app regulations. The maximum number of exemptions permitted will be four courses (i.e. a total of four units). Studies used as the basis for claims for exemptions must not have been used to meet the requirements of another award. They will normally have been completed within a period of five years prior to the date of application for exemption.

In this section:

• Geographic Information Systems Major recommended enrolment pattern
• Surveying Major recommended enrolment pattern

Geographic Information Systems Major recommended enrolment pattern

Notes

The Head of Discipline must approve the choice of courses.

Surveying Major recommended enrolment pattern

Notes

The Head of Discipline must approve the choice of courses. Students intending to seek registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland should contact the Surveyors Board of Queensland to confirm enrolment in courses that will satisfy Surveyors Board of Queensland requirements for registration as a Surveyor.