ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Master of Applied Spatial Science

CDU COURSE CODE ABOUT THE COURSE
SSPSC1 The Master of Applied Spatial Science will give you the skills to apply spatial science technologies and
analysis techniques to solve real-world problems across a diverse range of fields and vocations. This
COURSE CODES in-depth program is delivered both online and on-campus from Darwin, which is Australia’s gateway
SATAC to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The course carries a strong focus upon the application of open-
1CM626 Casuarina, Online source spatial science technologies, developing professional contacts through work placement, and
field skills including operating research-grade global positioning system units, spectroradiometers,
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terrestrial LiDAR systems, and UAVs. You will apply the latest spatial science tools and techniques to
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data relevant to multiple sectors including, Environmental Science, Precision Agriculture, Disaster
and Emergency Management, and Health.
CRICOS
107551B Casuarina Through this course you will gain important transferable employability skills, including collaboration,
preparing a resumé and addressing selection criteria, clear scientific writing, report writing, and
DURATION preparing and delivering oral presentations.
2 years full-time The Graduate Certificate of Spatial Science is nested within the Masters degree course as an entry
4 year part-time
and exit pathway to this program.

ADMISSION INTAKE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Domestic Semester 1 Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent international qualification.
Semester 2

International Semester 1
Semester 2

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COURSE STRUCTURE
This program (160 credit points) contains 60cp of core studies in spatial
science (a statistical unit, four spatial science units, and a research
skills unit), 40cp of the research project, and 60cp of specialist
electives. The special electives include 20cp of research methodology
electives and 40cp of electives selected from disciplines such as
Environmental Science, Health, Disaster & Emergency Management,
Information Technology, Engineering, Project management, or
Indigenous knowledge.

Sample study plan:

YEAR 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
> Remote Sensing > Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
> Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking > Applied Spatial Analysis for Real-World Problems
> Real-World Statistics and Data Reasoning > Specialist Elective
> Specialist Elective > Specialist Elective

YEAR 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
> Research Project (20cp) > Research Project (20cp)
> Research Skills > Specialist Elective
> Specialist Elective > Specialist Elective

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