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Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems

Study Geospatial Information Systems at Flinders

Create a career mapping the complexity of our world.

In this degree, you’ll be taught skills to support change, growth and analytics in areas like global warming, urban planning, mining and exploration, archaeology, transportation and biodiversity management. You will integrate field-based data acquisition with modern technology, computer workshops and classroom-based theory.

Geospatial Information Systems (or GIS) is a sector that is expanding rapidly and being increasingly integrated into almost every discipline. GIS focuses on systems designed to create, manage, analyse, and leverage all forms of geographic data. The Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems produces graduates capable of capturing, analysing, and managing spatially related information in a variety of locations from land-based and drone technology to advanced Earth observation platforms.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244721

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Bedford Park
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2024: $8,700
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Geospatial Information Systems at Flinders?

  • ONLY university in South Australia to offer a degree in Geospatial Information Systems.
  • Strong links with community, industry, and government departments.
  • Industry networking opportunities
  • Applied research project
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies (drones, LiDAR (LASERS), 3D imagery, state-of-the-art GIS software)

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.

Professional recognition and accreditation:

Completion of the Bachelor of Geospatial Information Science course supplies 30 educational points towards GIS-AP Certification from the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • Introductory topics in Geographical Information Systems and Earth observation using state-of-the-art software and applications.
  • Core fundamental topics in STEM (maths and physics) and database modelling to scaffold higher-level content.
  • Topics in a minor of interest (select from; geography, archaeology, biology, data science, computer science)

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • Field work using cutting-edge technologies (drones, LiDAR, scanners, satellite positioning data collection applications)
  • Topic in location intelligence designed to develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
  • Programming fundamentals in Python scripting
  • Technology driven topic in drone observation where you will gain experience with drones to image and scan features on the Earth’s surface.
  • Topics in a minor of interest (select from; geography, archaeology, biology, data science, computer science)

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • Advanced topic in Earth observation, exploring frontier machine learning and AI technologies in this field.
  • Advanced topic in Spatial Information Management considering web-delivery systems and best practice in enterprise geodatabase construction and management.
  • Advanced topic in space-time analysis incorporating 3D space-time cubes and other spatial-temporal modelling techniques.
  • Capstone project in GIS
  • Industry placement opportunity to apply GIS skills in a real-world context

Honours Year

A honours year includes:
  • This is a one-year course offered by the college of science and engineering who have successfully completed a bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems or equivalent qualification with a high GPA. The program provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding, and executing research or solution-driven research projects in the field of GIS.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • You will collect data in the field, input into computers, learn how to use computer software to manipulate and process spatial data to create useful information.

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

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Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the Bachelor of Archaeology.

You can also combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

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