Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science builds advanced geospatial data capability for professionals working across environmental, planning, health and related sectors. You’ll study key GIS concepts and select electives such as spatial analysis, remote sensing and web mapping, supported by specialist labs and modern GIS applications. Graduates gain practical skills in GIS software, remote-sensing workflows and project implementation and management in GIS.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Sciences. Graduates become research scientists, lab managers, and technical specialists. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)