University of Tasmania
Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 2 years
Master Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing technologies through practical lab work and fieldwork. This graduate certificate prepares you for careers in geospatial analysis across environmental management, resource management, planning, engineering, and construction sectors.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification. Students without formal entry requirements but possessing relevant professional experience and/or training may apply. No specific prior GIS knowledge is required as the program provides comprehensive foundational training.
The course comprises four compulsory core units: Fundamentals of Spatial Information (introducing GIS and landscape metrics analysis), Environmental Geographic Information Science B (focusing on spatial data collection, management, analysis and visualization), Environmental Remote Sensing A (covering remote sensing physics, electromagnetic energy, and earth surface interaction), and Introductory Drone Mapping and Pilot Certification (providing CASA RePL theory, drone flight training, and geospatial mapping skills).
The University of Tasmania offers a hands-on education with practical experience combining computer lab work and extensive fieldwork. The program articulates to professional honours and master's degrees, providing a clear pathway for further study. The university's focus on geospatial technologies addresses substantial employer demand across private sector and government agencies.
Graduates can pursue careers as Natural and Physical Science Professionals, with employment projected to increase by 17.4% by 2034. Career opportunities span environmental management, resource management, forestry, planning, engineering, and construction sectors. Employers from private companies and local, state, and commonwealth government agencies actively seek graduates with GIS and spatial science skills.
