You will learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their practical usage in disciplines including agriculture, mining, defence and urban planning.
This course assumes little to no prior knowledge in the field.
Career information
Industries
Agriculture
Biodiversity and conservation
Emergency response planning
Health
Military intelligence
Mining
Retail trade
Transport and urban planning
What you'll learn
Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
Analyse spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyse, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
Recognise 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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
4 July 2024
More details
Start date
22 July 2024
Curtin University
Bentley Campus,
Kent Street,
BENTLEY,
Western Australia,
6102, PERTH, Australia
Specifically, applicants require a recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline. A background in mathematics or statistics equivalent to first-year university level is recommended. Applicants without this background may be required to undertake appropriate preparatory units.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 60. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019.