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Postgraduate UOQ-GIS-GDI-2023

Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

Go above and beyond in spatial information systems

Complete eight subjects covering the application of Geographic Information Science (GIS) software. Analyse not only the use of remote sensing and air photos, but graduate with management skills for leading environmental research. 

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

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$8,380

Study method

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn
  • Access specialist laboratories featuring the latest applications.
  • Study advanced areas of GIS and choose electives to match your career ambitions.
  • Gain advanced computing, implementation and management skills.
  • Graduate job-ready for a range of private and government roles.
Career opportunities
  • Urban planner
  • Built environment consultant
  • Environment and resource manager
  • Mineral exploration consultant
  • Emergency services officer
  • Geospatial application developer
  • Environmental researcher
  • Cartographer
  • Web map publisher
  • Ecologist
Entry requirements

Higher education

To be eligible for entry, you'll need: 

  • a bachelor degree in any field; or 
  • a graduate certificate in geographic information science.


You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 

English Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Credit for previous study or work

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.

Description

The postgraduate programs in Geographic Information Science produce high-quality graduates with both technical and research skills in advanced areas of geographic information science. Graduates are competent in basic and advanced computing skills especially in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software; various GIS and remote sensing operations; and implementation and management of GIS projects.  

The program also covers applications of GIS and remote sensing technologies to various areas; resource analysis through remote sensing and airphoto interpretation; expert systems and decision support systems; and research, both applied and theoretical, in the field of spatial information systems.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science is a 1 year course for a full-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 3 core subjects and 5 elective subjects, with 4 to be completed in your first study period and 4 in your second.


Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 8 subjects.


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