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Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology (GDST) - Surveying

University of Southern Queensland
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Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Darling Heights, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology (GDST) - Surveying at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology (GDST) - Surveying programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Toowoomba, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Spatial Science Technology (GDST) - Surveying programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Survey Computations A
  2. Engineering Research Methods
  3. Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
  4. Property Development
  5. Property Ownership Management
  6. Geodetic Surveying A
  7. Geodetic Surveying B
  8. Automated Surveying Systems
  9. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
  10. Introduction to Global Positioning System
  11. Land and Cadastral Law
  12. Land Administration
  13. Mine Surveying
  14. Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
  15. Cadastral Surveying

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian university three or four year Bachelor degree in a discipline area approved by the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, or equivalent

    Or

    A minimum of five (5) years\' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-02-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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