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1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time
Available on campus as well as fully online. Flexible modes of program delivery are utilised.
Full-time / Part-time / Online / On-campus · A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
February (Semester 1) | July (Semester 2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) / State Surveyors Board
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS / State Surveyors Board
Common Questions
Yes, the course is available both on campus at Curtin Perth and fully online. However, part-time and external study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.
The course takes one year of full-time study, or equivalent part-time. A full-time study load consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. For this course, the IELTS Academic requirement is an overall band score of 6.5, with minimum scores of 6 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening. Other accepted English proficiency tests and qualifications may also be considered.
Yes, the graduate diploma is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence, and graduates may continue on to study the master course.
For domestic fee-paying postgraduate students in 2026, the indicative fee is $33,862 based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options, including units selected and time taken to complete. Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.
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