Spatial Systems

Bachelor of ScienceMajorYear: 2025

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Overview

Please note that this major is no longer being offered to students from 2022 onwards. Students who commenced this major prior to 2022 and are planning to complete the Spatial Systems major may continue to do so. Students interested in spatial engineering systems are encouraged to explore the Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems major. 

This major aims to provide science students with the background knowledge necessary for a career in spatial science. Spatial Systems is concerned with measurement, representation, analysis, management, retrieval and display of spatial data concerning both the Earth's physical features and the built environment. The principal disciplines embraced by Spatial Systems include the mapping sciences, land administration and management, geographic information systems, environmental visualisation, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing and surveying. The major will develop a knowledge base in spatial measurement and analysis for both the human and natural environment. After completion of a science degree with a major in Spatial Systems students can enter the workforce with their current skills or apply to commence a professional masters degree.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to demonstrate:

  • Sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology
  • Broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline and of other disciplines to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate
  • Ability to apply the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources
  • Mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems
  • Analytical, problem-solving and design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development
  • Verbal and written communication skills that enable them to contribute substantially to society
  • Lifelong learning skills for further development professionally and for meeting future changes in technology
  • Commitment to professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community
  • Interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities
  • Ability to enact the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.

Last updated: 13 March 2025