Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

About the course

This Graduate Diploma builds advanced skills in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and geospatial data for professional practice. You’ll study higher-level GIS concepts and choose electives such as spatial analysis, remote sensing and web mapping. The program emphasises practical capability using specialist tools, programming for automating geospatial tasks, and publishing web maps, with applications across environment, planning, health and other sectors. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

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)