Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) is a postgraduate course that integrates geospatial and environmental knowledge to make practical recommendations for enhancing decisions around places both predominantly natural and highly urban.

Overview

This course will teach students to integrate geospatial and environmental knowledge to make practical recommendations for enhancing decisions around places. The unique combination of environmental and geospatial skills in a pragmatic, case-based learning environment will position students well for an exciting career.

Learning Outcomes

• Synthesise theory and contemporary knowledge in environmental geospatial science fields to define problems and solutions
• Generate solutions to a range of environmental geospatial science problems by applying data collection and analysis techniques
• Manage the design, documentation, and resourcing of geospatial science solutions across contested environment issues

Career Outcomes

Students will apply skills in geographical information systems and remote sensing to address complex problems associated with managing ecosystems and fostering sustainable practices. These skills are in high demand by government and industry employers, and students will benefit from close connections with the profession and work-integrated learning.

Course Structure

This Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) contains 50% core geospatial science units, 25% applied GIS environmentally-focussed units, and adds a 25% core environmental impact assessment training in preparation for exit at AQF8 or continuation to Masters at AQF9.

Core Units

• KGA529 - Conserving Nature in Protected Areas
• KGA581 - Environmental Impact Assessment
• KGG539 - Fundamentals of Spatial Information
• KGG540 - Environmental Geographic Information Science B
• KGG542 - Environmental Remote Sensing A
• KGG545 - Introductory Drone Mapping and Pilot Certification

Entry Requirements

For Domestic Students

• A Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent
• Students without the stated entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience and/or training may apply

For International Students

• Admission to this course requires qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree
• Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer
• English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Fees & Scholarships

Domestic Students

• Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course
• Indicative annual fee: $9,312
• HECS-HELP loans are available

International Students

• 2026 Total Tuition Fee: $36,450 AUD
• International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee, but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate

Articulation

• Articulation from: the Graduate Certificate of Geographical Information Systems (S5A)
• Articulation to: the Master Environmental Geospatial Science (P7B)