Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours) - Plan BH117P23

Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours) - Plan BH117P23

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Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Fees:

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Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Fees:

AU$ 40,320 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
Not applicable
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 110980K

For students who commence their study in this program from 1 January 2016 onwards, please note that some courses listed in this structure will have their course marks count toward your program's weighted average mark. Your weighted average mark will determine the honours level of your award once you have completed the program. If a course counts toward your weighted average mark, that fact will be stated in its course guide. In Enrolment Online, after you completed your course enrolment, you will be notified which of the enrolled courses will count toward the weighted average mark.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each semester

 

You must complete a total of 384 credit points (e.g. Thirty-Two 12 credit point courses) as follows:

- Year 1: Eight (8) Core courses (96 credit points); and

- Year 2: Eight (8) Core courses (96 credit points); and

- Year 3: Eight (8) Core course (96 credit points); and

- Year 4: Two (2) Core courses (24 credit points), Two (2) Capstone course (24 credit points) and 48 credit points of your chosen combination.

 

List of Combinations

Combination 1: Complete a Minor (48 credit points)

Combination 2: Complete 24 credit points of Program Option courses and 24 credit points of university electives

Program Option courses mean all courses listed within each Generalist Minor in this program.

 

University Electives are any other course on the University Electives website

Year One of Program
Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Data for a Scientific World12ONPS2700City Campus
The World of Life Sciences12ONPS2699City Campus
Physical Sciences in Action12ONPS2701City Campus
A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists12MATH2443City Campus
STEM for Sustainable Development12ONPS2702City Campus
Spatial Thinking12GEOM2166City Campus
Applied Geospatial Techniques12GEOM2083City Campus
Mapping The World12GEOM2077City Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete 96 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM12COSC2960City Campus
Spatial Information Science Fundamentals12GEOM1033City Campus
Earth Observation Science12GEOM2084City Campus
Spatial Information Science Principles12GEOM1044City Campus
Geospatial Programming12GEOM2159City Campus
Mathematics for Surveying and Geomatics A12MATH2163City Campus
Statistics and Measurement Analysis12GEOM2162City Campus
Geovisualisation12GEOM2140City Campus
AND
Year Three of Program
Complete 96 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Geospatial Science Project 112GEOM2163City Campus
Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work12OENG1235City Campus
Unmanned Aerial System Operations12AERO2481City Campus
Human Geography12HUSO1104City Campus
Spatial Data Management12GEOM2168City Campus
Advanced Imaging Technology12GEOM2086City Campus
Visual Analytics12GEOM2169City Campus
Geodesy and Satellite Navigation Systems12GEOM2119City Campus
AND
Year Four of Program
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Capstone Research (Design)12GEOM2114City Campus
Capstone Research (Implementation)12GEOM2115City Campus
Geospatial Intelligence12GEOM2170City Campus
Foundations in Digital Health12BIOL2525City Campus
ANDComplete 48 credit points from your chosen combination.
AND
Minor: Civil Engineering
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Building Information Modelling12OENG1191City Campus
Introduction to Buildings12BUIL1226City Campus
Project Management Concepts12BUSM3307City Campus
Engineering Economics and Infrastructure Planning12CIVE1217City Campus
AND
Minor: Environmental Science
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
The Changing Environment12ENVI1146City Campus
The Soil Environment12ENVI1012City Campus
The Hydrosphere12ENVI1008City Campus
Environmental Issues in Chemical Perspective12CHEM1014City Campus
AND
Minor: Planning & Urban Design
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Urban Design and Planning12ARCH1061City Campus
Planning, Property and Economics12ARCH1064City Campus
Advanced Statutory Planning12ARCH1461City Campus
Strategic Urban Planning12ARCH1204City Campus
AND
Minor: Surveying
Complete 24 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Surveying Computations and Drafting12GEOM2089City Campus
GNSS Surveying12GEOM2093City Campus
ANDComplete 24 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Surveying Fundamentals12GEOM2088City Campus
Planning and Environmental Regulation12ARCH1059City Campus
Cadastral Surveying Practice12GEOM2101City Campus
Cadastral Surveying Law12GEOM2102City Campus
AND
Minor: Foundations in Project Management
Complete 36 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Project Management Concepts12BUSM3307City Campus
Techniques for Project Planning and Management12BUSM3308City Campus
Project Administration12BUIL1156City Campus
ANDComplete 12 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Project Management Processes12BUSM4168City Campus
Quality Management12BUSM3132City Campus
Project Risk Management12BUSM4303City Campus
AND
Minor: Construction Planning & Environment
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Introduction to Buildings12BUIL1226City Campus
Introduction to Construction Processes12BUIL1227City Campus
Managing for Sustainability12BUIL1229City Campus
Production Planning and Management12BUIL1243City Campus
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