183307 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Land Information

Introduction

This course is for graduates (or equivalent) in cartography, surveying, planning, geography, computing, environmental science and related fields who seek high level training in remote sensing and land information principles and applications. The course is designed for professional updating at an advanced level or practitioners working in a relevant field. It provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of state-of-the-art techniques in data acquisition, storage, manipulation, presentation and application. It covers areas of remote sensing and digital mapping, cartography, land information systems and environmental management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification would normally be in engineering, cartography, surveying, applied science or in a relevant planning, geography, environmental, biological or agricultural science. International students may need to substitute a communication unit for one of the core units subject to an English communication diagnostic test.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications forecognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant graduate qualifications and experience may arrange a study program covering the basic course material. In such cases recognition of prior learning may be granted up to a maximum of four units, with an associated reduction in fees.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time study. Coursework will be timetabled in the late afternoon or evening.

Course Organisation

The first semester studies form an introduction to the basic fundamentals. The second semester focuses on advanced topics and applications. Up to two appropriate units may be substituted with permission of the Department's Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.