Graduate Certificate of Spatial Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science complements your current science qualifications and will further develop your professional skill set. This course is designed for professionals, across a wide-range of vocations, seeking to gain expertise in spatial science at postgraduate level.This stand-alone course belongs to a pathway between graduate certificate, graduate diploma and Master of Environmental Management. You are not expected to have previous experience in the spatial science field; however, if you do have some background, the repeatable placement unit allows the inclusion of project work in the unit selection.
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science provides a package of applied spatial science units and includes a placement project option for those with existing experience in spatial science. The course stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory in practice through projects and practical exercises.Those completing the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science may be eligible to articulate into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Environmental Management with full credit transfer.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsSpecialist Electives (4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.ENV502 Remote SensingENV506 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (assumed knowledge is ENV508)ENV508 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (new title 2018)ENV518 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data (assumed knowledge is ENV502) (new title 2018)SID500 Professional Practice in Environmental Management (repeatable) 40cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.COURSE CHANGES - 2018ENV508 Applied Geographic Information Systems is now Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking.ENV518 Advanced Spatial Science is now Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data.
Subjects
- Science and The Environment, Agriculture and Animal Studies
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field, such as biological science, earth science, environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, geographic information, sustainability studies or other disciplines as deemed appropriate. Applicants who hold a degree not in the disciplines listed above may be considered on the basis of relevant professional experience. Applicants must provide further documentation detailing their professional experience in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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