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Geospatial Intelligence
GD-GEOSPI

Geospatial Intelligence

Graduate diploma

Learn how to manage spatial data and remotely sensed imagery.

This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Intelligence
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    200
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    0100578
Course outline

Outline

Outline

This course provides the tools for managing spatial data and remotely sensed imagery to extract further meaning.

The course ensures you gain a well-rounded exposure to key areas. Along with units on geographic information systems and remote sensing, you'll study map design, web mapping, data management, programming, photogrammetry and visualisation. 

The graduate diploma is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence. Graduates may continue on to study the master course.

See our handbook for more course information. 

What jobs can the Geospatial Intelligence lead to?

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 devise 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, value and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
  • engage 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

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

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.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$29,578*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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  • Curtin course code: GD-GEOSPI
  • CRICOS code: 0100578
  • Last updated on: 27 March 2024

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