Study the 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)

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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 Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	95.30	98.10
Median rank to receive an offer	80.15	82.67
Lowest rank to receive an offer	63.55	70.20

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	5	18%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	12	43%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	8	29%
International Students	0	0
All students	28	100%

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Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

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).

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English language pathways

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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Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems

Study Geospatial Information Systems at Flinders

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