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The 12鈥搖nit Master of Spatial Science Technology (MSST) will accept no new admissions after Semester 2, 2014. This program will be replaced with the 16鈥搖nit Master of Spatial Science Technology (MSPT) from Semester 1, 2015.

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Professional accreditation

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

Program objectives

The Master of Spatial Science Technology . is a graduate level program in the fields of geographic information systems (GIS) and surveying. A coursework component (8 units) is augmented by a research project component (4 units). This allows students to enhance and extend their knowledge of a particular GIS or surveying discipline area. Since spatial science is inherently a confluence of knowledge from various disciplines, a candidate from a non-spatial science background, such as biological and physical sciences, engineering, information technology, agriculture and forestry, arts, and business, can apply to this program.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Spatial Science Technology . will be able to demonstrate an ability to:

• critically evaluate knowledge from the literature and other information sources relevant to spatial science fields;

• analyse technological trends, and current and advanced technologies in the spatial science area and related disciplines, such as sustainable development, information systems, and technology management;

• apply knowledge and skills in spatial science;

• undertake research into spatial science issues and applications.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program candidates must posses 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.

Candidates for admission must have demonstrated a high level of academic performance and International applicants must also comply with the 精东传媒app requirements for competency in written and spoken English.

Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy .

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.

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 Master of Spatial Science Technology . is comprised of 12 units of study as indicated in the following tables. It involves a minimum of either three (3) terms of full-time study or six (6) terms of part-time study.

A student can choose from one of the two major fields of study: GIS or surveying. The program is flexible, and depending on their previous undergraduate degree and current interests, allows a student to choose courses from a) GIS and surveying courses, and b) related disciplines and application areas, such as sustainable development, information systems, and technology management. All students must complete a four unit research project and a pre-requisite course on research methods.

Major studies objectives

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

• Geographic Information Systems

• Surveying.

A Transdisciplinary Engineering option is also available for students wishing to enhance their knowledge across a range of engineering disciplines.

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.

Credit

Candidates for admission to the Master of Spatial Science Technology . program are eligible to seek exemptions, in accordance with 精东传媒app regulations. The maximum number of exemptions permitted will be six (6) units. Studies used as the basis for claims for exemption will normally have been completed within a period of five years prior to the date of application for exemptions and will not have been credited to another award.

Candidates who have completed the same or similar courses at USQ or similar courses at another institution, with the approval of the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, apply to vary their enrolment on the basis of prior study.
For students articulating from the GCST Graduate Certificate of Spatial Science Technology or the GDST Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology programs will need to check their selection of courses in these programs to ensure that maximum exemptions are available.

Enrolment

The Master of Spatial Science Technology consists of 12 units of study as indicated in the following recommended enrolment patterns for each major study area. Each candidate must follow a specific schedule based on the candidate鈥檚 major study (i.e. GIS or surveying).

The recommended enrolment pattern below is designed to cover a four-semester period for on-campus students. However, the program may be completed within three semesters.

Each student must complete the following:

• Four (4) courses from Schedule A (GIS and Surveying courses)

• Three (3) courses from Schedule B (related disciplines and application areas)

• all courses in Schedule C (research methods and project dissertation).

A student with previous undergraduate degree in the spatial sciences may opt to select fewer courses in Group A than required and thus will need to complete more courses from Group B, with the approval of the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences. All students in this program must select or formulate a research dissertation topic that focuses on spatial sciences (i.e. GIS, remote sensing, surveying, GPS, spatial science education, etc.) and/or their applications.

In this section:

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

Geographic Information Systems Major recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, distance education or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Surveying Major recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, distance education or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.