| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | - |
| 2026-02-01 | - |
| 2026-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence is a postgraduate program that focuses on the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing. This course requires no prior knowledge in the field and is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence, allowing graduates to continue on to study our graduate diploma and master courses.
What Jobs Can the Geospatial Intelligence Course Lead To?
- 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 generate 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 and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
- Work 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
Applicants require a recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline. Alternatively, applicants with more than three years' demonstrable experience working in the fields of GIS or remote sensing may be considered for entry into the Graduate Certificate.
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Overall band score: 6.0
Fees and Scholarships
Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees
- 2025 Fee year: $4,700* (Commonwealth supported)
- 2025 Fee year: $15,824* (Domestic)
Location
- Curtin Perth
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
- Curtin Perth
Duration
- This course is of one semester duration full-time or equivalent part-time study.
- Flexible modes of program delivery are utilised, and the course is available on campus as well as fully online.
- Part-time and external study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.
- Two intakes in February and July.
Credit
- A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
- 100 credits
CRICOS
- The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
Course Outline
- Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence
- Duration: 6 months full-time
- Credit: 100
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- Location: Curtin Perth
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Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.
