Associate Degree of Spatial Science (ADSS)

Back to top Program aims The Associate Degree of Spatial Science program provides students with the theory, methods and practices required by an associate to support a practising professional spatial scientist.

To this end the program provides students with a general understanding of the broad practice and knowledge in the spatial science profession and the technical skills to work in one of three fields:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying or Urban and Regional Planning.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also note the following:

• Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A
• Recommended Prior Study: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

A student who successfully completes the Associate Degree of Spatial Science should be able to:

• display a broad range of theoretical and technical knowledge, including the underlying principles and concepts fundamental to spatial science
• identify, analyse and evaluate information in order to solve technical problems within a limited range and context of spatial science
• collect, store, adapt and manipulate spatial data to communicate effectively with a range of audiences including professionals, para-professionals, clients and the wider community
• exercise appropriate judgement when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical, environmental and social issues
• adapt to change, master new techniques and the skills required to process information and pathway to undertake further learning and study