Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Sciences major

Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Sciences major

Your guide to majoring in geospatial sciences with the Bachelor of Science at RMIT.

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Part-time 6 years
Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

See admissions

Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Fees:

AU$40,320 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City

Introduction to the major

The Geospatial Science major in the Bachelor of Science at RMIT equips you with the applied skills and knowledge required for discovering relationships between places, people and the environment, while gaining valuable real-world and industry experience.

Delve into the fascinating realm of maps and spatial analysis. Unleash your curiosity as you explore the world from a unique perspective. Dive into satellite imagery and laser sensors, GPS technology, geographic information systems (GIS), digital twins, virtual reality, robots and artificial intelligence. Use your skills in mapping and spatial data analysis to contribute towards UN sustainable development goals.

In our major, you will meet many passionate and dedicated professionals who share their knowledge through invited lecturers, capstone project supervisions, internships and fieldwork. You can undertake one-of-a-kind work placement locally, interstate and overseas, building a global network and boosting career opportunities. We also partner with key players operating in the global geospatial market including Google, ESRI Australia, Trimble, Leica, and Hexagon.

Our industry-ready graduates are employed across multiple sectors including transportation, defence, engineering, environment, infrastructure, health, agriculture and policymaking.

Caley Manzie, Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science, Honours)
Geospatial Science is used and explored within different fields of work, and students get the opportunity to develop these skills in both real and simulated projects to best prepare us for when we begin our career after university.

- Caley Manzie, Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)

About the Bachelor of Science

With the Bachelor of Science at RMIT you will enjoy a cross-disciplinary, flexible and personalised degree that allows you to pursue a range of diverse interest areas across science. You will gain practical real-world experience throughout your degree.

Why choose to major in geospatial science with the Bachelor of Science?

Graduate employability

Geospatial Science is one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Our students are in high demand.

Industry engagement

Our embedded work-integrated learning offers the opportunity to work while studying.

Positive learning environment

Engage with staff and peers, making friends as you learn within a caring and inclusive community.

Career outcomes

RMIT’s Bachelor of Science will equip you with the expertise, experience and professional skills to have a successful career as a scientist.

With the practical, research and other essential skills developed and gained through your study in this degree, you can go on to work or undertake further study in a range of areas.

Graduates of Geospatial science can work for a diverse range of exciting industry and government organisations, including conservation, planning, mapping, demographic marketing, emergency services, statutory authorities, government, manufacturing, finance, insurance, agriculture, forestry, transportation, weather monitoring, climate change modelling, recreation and tourism.

Potential careers for graduates of the Bachelor of Science who choose to major in geospatial sciences include:

  • geospatial analyst
  • remote sensing scientist
  • geospatial engineer
  • science communication officer
  • technical consultant
  • cartographer
  • photogrammetrist
  • geodesist.

Understanding your course options

This combination of knowledge and skills will prepare you for the complexities of the modern science landscape and equip you to make a meaningful impact in your chosen career.

As a student in the RMIT Bachelor of Science majoring in Geospatial Sciences, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies on a single major complimented with a related generalist and advanced minors. Your degree will consist of 24 subjects total.

The below guide will help you understand your options:

Geospatial science major subjects

You will undertake eight Geospatial science subjects focusing on:

  • Spatial thinking
  • Mapping the world
  • Mathematics for surveying and geomatics A
  • Applied geospatial techniques
  • Geospatial programming
  • Spatial information science fundamentals
  • Earth observation science
  • Advanced spatial information science

The Geospatial science single major consists of eight subjects focused on your major, complemented with an advanced minor linked to your major, in addition to a generalist minor or science options subjects of your choice.

RMIT Bachelor of Science - single major course structure

Four subjects per semester

Year 1 Semester 1

Foundations of Science:

Physical sciences, Life sciences, Maths, Data and Science communication

Semester 2

GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE MAJOR

Generalist minor
(or Science subjects of your choice)

Year 2 Semester 3
Semester 4
  • Complete your Geospatial sciences major

AND

  • An Advanced Minor

AND

  • Complete electives

AND

  • 3rd year CAPSTONE PROJECT
    Work integrated Learning (WIL)
Year 3 Semester 5
Semester 6
Please note: Some majors have constraints on combinations of majors/minors and electives.

Complementary advanced minors

Advanced minors are extended studies that follow on from your chosen major. There are two available options for the Geospatial science major:

  • Advanced Minor Geospatial Studies 
  • Advanced Minor Geospatial Systems

Complementary generalist minors

A Generalist minor is four subjects completed in an alternative area of science to your major. It provides some understanding and specialisation (minor) in another discipline.

Suggested generalist minors to combine with the Geospatial science major include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Foundations of Teaching
  • Foundations of Sustainability
  • Statistics

*You can only complete one generalist minor

**Your advanced minor must be linked to your chosen major

The major in Geospatial Sciences is not available as a double major.

Bachelor of Science full course information

This is just one of the 8 majors that you can choose from. Visit the Bachelor of Science course page to find full course information, explore your study options, and get details on entry requirements, pathways, fees, plan structure and more.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.