A spatial sciences program can help students learn about a variety of different types of data which are related to places and locations. They can include a range of topics, such as surveying, remote sensing, data management, statistics, and cartography.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.