This course is not accepting applications for 2027.
This course has been replaced by the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science (P5A).
Overview (2027)
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Note: This course is only available part-time.
The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a professional course designed to develop and enhance your skills in GIS and related fields, including satellite remote sensing. This program is ideal for those seeking a career in the fast-paced world of geospatial technologies.
- 1 Evaluate and apply design concepts, principles, theories, and practices to develop, interpret and communicate ideas and information.
- 2 Generate solutions to geospatial science problems by applying data collection and analysis techniques. through research, critical analysis and synthesis of information.
Students engage in both geospatial science computer lab work and extensive practical fieldwork.
Career outcomes
There is substantial employer demand for people with education and training in Geographic Information Systems and related subject areas such as Remote Sensing. Employers from the private sector, local, state and commonwealth government agencies seek graduates with GIS and Spatial Science skills across a range of sectors including environmental management, resource management, forestry, planning, engineering and construction. Natural and Physical Science Professionals are projected to increase by 17.4% by 2034*
*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.
Course structure
There are four 12.5% units that are compulsory – two for geographic information systems, one for remote sensing and a GPS unit. These are key geospatial science skills on which intermediate and mastery units rely for the Professional Honours and Master courses.
This unit is designed to provide students studying at the graduate level with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of spatial information. This unit will introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and landscape metrics analysis, with a focus on…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |  |  |  | |
| Online | Semester 1 |  | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for KGG539 Fundamentals of Spatial Information
As more businesses and scientists adopt geographical information systems (GIS), there is increasing demand for graduates with strong skills in collecting, managing, analysing, and visualising spatial datasets. GIS and spatial analysis skills will be indispensable for almost all careers in…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
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- International students
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View all details for KGG540 Environmental Geographic Information Science B
This unit introduces you to theoretical and practical foundations of remote sensing. The unit starts with the physics of remote sensing including the concepts of electromagnetic energy and the interaction of energy with the atmosphere and the earth surface. We…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
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- International students
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In this unit you will learn the knowledge and develop the skills required to become a certified drone pilot. To achieve this you will complete three components,: CASA RePL theory, drone flight training, and using drones for geospatial mapping. You will learn…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Spring | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
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View all details for KGG545 Introductory Drone Mapping and Pilot Certification
Entry requirements
A Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent.
Students without the stated entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience and/or training may apply.
Articulation to: P4J Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) and P7B Master of Environmental Geospatial Science.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This course is not currently accepting applications.
Specific fee information, including the availability of Commonwealth supported places, is linked to the availability of a course in a given year. While this course is not open for applications, there is no fee information available.
Domestic scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Course year 2027
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