Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
You will learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their practical usage in disciplines including agriculture, mining, defense, and urban planning.
What you'll learn
- Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
- Analyze spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
- Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyze, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
- Recognize and be engaged in spatial issues that occur in other countries and/or on global scales
- Understand and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
- Work and learn with industry to develop initiative, problem-solving ability, team, and communication skills as well as gain exposure to real-world, location-based, problems.
Campus Information
Perth
In close proximity to everything Perth has to offer, it boasts 116 hectares of bold architecture nestled amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. Thousands of students fill the campus grounds every day of semester, creating a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. Over the past decade, the campus has undergone some major changes, with a variety of stunning modern buildings now interspersed with the original 1960s architecture. The majority of Curtin courses are delivered on this campus.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Industries
- Agriculture
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Emergency response planning
- Health
- Military intelligence
- Mining
- Retail trade
- Transport and urban planning
PSW Opportunity
- N/A
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Essential course prerequisites
Specifically, applicants require a recognized Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. A background in mathematics or statistics equivalent to a first-year university level is recommended. Applicants without this background may be required to undertake appropriate preparatory units.
Other requirements and notes for this course
Applicants for a Master's Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards.
- Course Code: 0100582
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
19000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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