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Experience learning in
real-world settings
Many of your classes take place in natural environments, ranging from urban areas to pristine landscapes.
Pave the way for a
future-focused career
Combine your passion for the environment with geospatial science to position yourself at the forefront of an exciting career.
Personalised learning and
strong connections
Our small class sizes ensure excellent contact with staff and help you make lifelong friends and build valuable professional networks.
Study options
Integrating skills for a sustainable future
Our courses blend environmental, societal, and spatial knowledge to provide practical solutions for enhancing places and natural values. This combination of skills prepares you for a dynamic career in the environment sector.
Tasmania offers a unique learning environment to address environmental challenges with both local and global significance. Our smaller size allows you to connect with key players and visit renowned locations.
We emphasise hands-on, practical learning, using our exceptional living laboratories for on-campus students. Field experiences not only enhance your learning but also distinguish our graduates.
We specialise in biodiversity management, geospatial science, climate change, and broader environmental management. Our world-class geospatial science researchers help you develop technical skills alongside environmental expertise, making you highly competitive for jobs or further studies in Master's and PhD courses.
Explore your study pathways
The courses below provide a structured pathway for building expertise in geospatial science and environmental management, offering a clear progression from foundational skills to advanced professional practice.
This course builds essential skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), while also providing training in drone-based mapping and the opportunity to obtain a drone license. It serves as a foundation for further studies or careers in geospatial technologies
This course equips you with the skills to integrate geospatial and environmental knowledge, enabling you to make practical recommendations for better decision-making in both natural and highly urban areas. With its unique blend of environmental and geospatial expertise, taught through pragmatic, case-based learning, this course prepares you for a dynamic and rewarding career.
A comprehensive course designed for those looking to build their geospatial and environmental management skills, the Master of Environmental Geospatial Science focuses on developing both foundational and advanced expertise through practical, hands-on units in geospatial science and environmental conservation.
First Year
Students spend their first year focusing on fundamental geospatial science skills, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, as well as completing mastery units in environmental conservation (100 credit points).
Second Year
In the second year, students complete the remaining 100 credit points, which include undertaking a professional placement and further developing geospatial skills (including gaining drone piloting certification). Students can choose to conclude their studies with either thesis/research units or professional practice/methods units. Entry into the thesis/research pathway is by invitation and is contingent upon achieving the required GPA in the first year.
* For students with a bachelor’s degree in a science field, majoring in Environmental Management and/or (Geo)Spatial Sciences, and meeting the required standard of achievement, only 10 units and 150 credit points are required.
Course options
Graduate Certificate in | Bachelor of Applied Science | Master of |
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Total 4 units (50 credit points)
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Total 6 units (100 credit points)
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Total 11 units (200 credit points)*
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Minimum 0.5 Years, 
Hobart* For students with a bachelor’s degree in a science field, majoring in Environmental Management and/or (Geo)Spatial Sciences, and meeting the required standard of achievement, only 10 units and 150 credit points are required.
Course options
Bachelor of Applied Science | Master of |
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Total 6 units (100 credit points)
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Total 11 units (200 credit points)
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* For students with a bachelor’s degree in a science field, majoring in Environmental Management and/or (Geo)Spatial Sciences, and meeting the required standard of achievement, only 10 units and 150 credit points are required.
Career opportunities
You'll apply skills in GIS and remote sensing to address complex problems associated with managing ecosystems, conserving species, and fostering sustainable practices. These skills are in high demand by government and industry employers, and you'll benefit from our close connections with the profession.
By combining skills from different disciplines, you'll learn to creatively meet challenges such as reserve system creation and management, threatened species management, waste management, and climate change. Our environmental and geospatial science training will equip you with the tools to create, manage, and export best practices to help move towards a sustainable future.
6.8%
Science Technician
Predicted job growth to 2026*
Strong
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector
National Employment Projections^
14.6%
Spatial Scientist
Predicted job growth to 2026*
*National Skills Commission five-year projections from November 2021 to November 2026. ^ Jobs and Skills, National Employment Projections, May 2023 - May 2028
Consider Environmental Science
Real experiences, real people, real places. Studying environment and geospatial science at the University of Tasmania is a great step towards a career as an environmental professional. We have long been a world leader in environmental education, starting with the Centre for Environmental Studies in the early 1970s. Come study with us.
Video from our partner, Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors.
50 Years of Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Many highly respected surveyors and geospatial scientists nationally and around the globe have been educated at the University of Tasmania. Hear from our graduates and academics on how geospatial science has evolved over the years, and the career opportunities that exist within this industry.
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Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
If you would like help applying, please enquire with our friendly team. You can even set up an appointment to be guided through the process.
Take the next step
Applying to study with us is free using our simple online form.
Find out how to apply to get started.
Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
If you would like help applying, please enquire with our friendly team. You can even set up an appointment to be guided through the process.
Take the next step
Applying to study with us is free using our simple online form.
Find out how to apply to get started.
Whether you're contemplating the next step in your career, seeking a change, or looking to consolidate your experience with a qualification, a postgraduate degree will give you a competitive edge.
If you would like help applying, please enquire with our friendly team. You can even set up an appointment to be guided through the process.