BGIS Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems

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Overview

Geospatial information systems (or GIS) is an increasingly important field that focuses on systems that create, manage, analyse and use 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.

This three-year course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering with graduates fulfilling the academic requirements for recognition by the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Core18 Units

Option4.5 Units

Minor9 Units

Year 236 Units

Core22.5 Units

Elective9 Units

Minor4.5 Units

Year 336 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option9 Units

Minor4.5 Units

Minor18 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

This course is designed to prepare students for a variety of career paths related to the capture, synthesis, analysis and communication of spatially related information.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional recognition

Associations

Combined degree association

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association