Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems
Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems
Prepare for a variety of career paths related to the capture, synthesis, analysis and communication of spatially related information. You will gain the expertise to use smart technologies to tackle real-world problems. The degree provides training for a rewarding career in the field, with excellent facilities and innovative teaching and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepare for a variety of career paths related to the capture, synthesis, analysis and communication of spatially related information. You will gain the expertise to use smart technologies to tackle real-world problems. The degree provides training for a rewarding career in the field, with excellent facilities and innovative teaching and research.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- core topics in computer programming and an introduction to GIS
- a topic in data science or biostatistics
- selected Bachelor of Arts major topics
- a field camp.
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- core topics in remote sensing, image analysis, spatial information management and statistics
- selected Bachelor of Arts major topics
- an environment agency placement.
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- core topics in environmental research, digital image analysis, GIS modelling and spatial statistics
- selected Bachelor of Arts major topics
- an environmental research project.
Your career
The degree meets the growing need for specialists who know how to use these highly sophisticated systems. There is a strong demand for GIS skills across a range of areas including biodiversity and natural resources management, urban planning, mining and exploration, archaeology, transportation, and infrastructure management.
Potential occupations include:
- GIS analyst
- GIS data coordinator
- spatial information officer
- land resource information officer
- GIS and knowledge management officer.
Potential employers include:
- government
- regional development centres
- agriculture and horticultural centres
- not-for-profit agencies
- private companies that supply or collect spatial information
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
