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  • Geospatial Intelligence
    GC-GEOSPI

    Geospatial Intelligence

    Graduate certificate

    Learn the principles of geographic information systems and remote sensing, and change to a career in geospatial intelligence.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence
    • Duration

      Duration

      6 months full-time, part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      100
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      0100582
    • Location

      Location

      Curtin Perth
    Course outline

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    Semester 1, 2026

    21 April 2025

    Applications now closed!

    Semester 2, 2026

    Applications now open!

    2 July 2026

    Semester 1, 2027

    1 May 2026

    28 January 2027

    Semester 2, 2027

    1 March 2027

    1 July 2027

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    In this course you'll learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their application in areas such as agriculture, defence, mining and urban planning.

    This course requires no prior knowledge in the field. It is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence – graduates may continue on to study our graduate diploma and master courses.

    What jobs can the Geospatial Intelligence course lead to?

    Industries

    • 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

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    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.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.0

    Other requirements and notes for this course

    Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards.

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

    2026 Fee year:

    $4,800*

    Commonwealth supported

    Commonwealth supported

    $16,931**

    Domestic

    Domestic

    Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

    *The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 100 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

    This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

    To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

    • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
    • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

    For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

    If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

    Fees are indicative only.

    ** Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2026

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    • Online
    Semester 2
    • On campus
    • Online

    2027

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    • Online
    Semester 2
    • On campus
    • Online

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: GC-GEOSPI
    • CRICOS code: 0100582
    • Last updated on: 12 March 2026

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