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Master of Geographic Information Science
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Geographic Information Science is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus that builds geospatial skills for careers in ecology, exploration, health, planning, cartography, surveying, geography and environmental science. Through hands-on learning students build confidence using mapping, GIS and remote sensing tools and see how they are applied to real challenges across industries, working in specialist laboratories with industry-standard technologies. Graduates work as GIS analysts and developers, spatial data scientists, remote sensing specialists and cartographers across government, resources, utilities and consulting.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies [Core course], Spatial Analysis & Modelling [Core course], Environmental Problem Solving [Elective], Conservation Planning & Management [Elective], Relational Database Systems [Elective], Urban Design Theory & Practice [Elective], Biogeography & Geomorphology [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Geographic Information Science. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include science (mathematics, physics, computer science), environmental science, environmental management, geographical science, geology, surveying, geometrics and engineering.
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