Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems (Honours) 1 year

Undertake an Honours year in Applied Geographical Information Systems

Enhance the blueprint of your career.

An Honours year in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides in-depth knowledge and experience so you are ready to tackle real-world problems. Learn from researchers about mapping for urban planning, mining and exploration, archaeology, transportation or biodiversity management. Expand your skills in data collection, synthesis and analysis as you undertake an independent GIS research project under the supervision of mapping and data experts.

Domestic

I am an
International Student

I am not a citizen of
Australia or New Zealand.

Switch to International

I am a
Domestic Student

I am an Australian or New Zealand Citizen.

I'm an Australian Permanent Resident
(including Humanitarian Visa holders).

Why undertake an Honours year in Applied Geographical Information Systems at Flinders

Enhance your GIS skills and use of smart technologies like LIDAR and image spectrophotometers
Work on an independent research project focusing on real-world problems
Gain problem solving, critical analysis and communication and presentation skills that are transferrable to the workplace
Connect with industry and government contacts
Learn from Flinders University’s team of industry experts and researchers in our dedicated Spatial information Systems Laboratory

Your career

An Honours year is highly regarded in GIS industry and government roles. Take your skills from the laboratory to the workplace to establish yourself as a GIS specialist and graduate ready for a career in the field. There is a strong demand for GIS skills across a range of sectors including biodiversity and natural resource management, urban planning, mining and exploration, archaeology, transportation and infrastructure management.

Potential occupations include:

GIS officer/analyst
GIS data coordinator
spatial solutions/spatial information officer
land resource information officer
GIS knowledge and management officer

Potential employers include:

government (federal, state, regional)
regional development centers
private companies
not-for-profit agencies
research centres including universities

Your path toward a higher degree by research

Studying Honours will provide a solid grounding in research skills and enhanced knowledge to help you progress towards a higher degree by research. Use skills you will acquire in research, critical analysis and innovative problem solving and be a part of new discoveries that will shape our world.

Find out more

What you will study

Increase your knowledge, research skills and applied experience in mapping and sophisticated GIS systems through an Honours year. You can choose from a range of geospatial topics to suit your interests and take these to the next level with an independent research project.

Honours students will complete a research project, a research methods topic and two topics related to your research program.

View study program

Entry requirements

Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.00 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.

Whether you’re invited to apply, or want to apply, you will need to contact the Honours coordinator in your discipline to discuss your project and arrange for supervision.

Search for an Honours coordinator

Apply

When to apply

Applications for 2025 are now open.

How to apply

Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.

If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.

If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.

If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.