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Master of Geographic Information Science

Official Abbreviation MGISc
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Master of Geographic Information Science is designed to provide academic and professional training in the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, principally to natural resources managers at advanced levels.

Please note that students wishing to study full-time must commence in Semester 2.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to candidature is a three year Bachelor degree including the basic sciences biology, chemistry and statistics.

It is possible to transfer to Master of Geographic Information Science candidature on completion of units to the value of 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1 Admission to Candidature
1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Geographic Information Science shall:

(a) have completed all the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science; or

(b) have completed at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources and have a satisfactory academic record; or

(c) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature.

1.2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the relevant course coordinator.

2.Appointment of Supervisor
At the time of admission to candidature a supervisor, who shall be a member of the staff of the University of the rank of lecturer, or higher, and who shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the candidate’s study program, shall be appointed by the relevant course coordinator.

3.Course Requirements for the Master of Geographic Information Science
3.1. A student shall complete a study program comprising units counting 48 credit points including:

(a) EM 532, 533, 534; NR 531; and

(b) 24 credit points, of which 12 credit points must be at graduate level; and

(c) no unit shall be below 300 level.

3.2. At the discretion of the supervisor and head of the relevant school, NR581 or NR691 may be included in the study program, subject to the student achieving a prescribed minimum level of academic performance.

3.3. Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in 12 months of full-time study or in not more than eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.

4. Advanced Standing
On the recommendation of the relevant course coordinator, a student may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points towards the Master in terms of Advanced Standing Rule 2 provided that:

(a) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(a) for an awarded Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or

(b) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(b) shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or

(c) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.2.(b) shall be for units counting 12 credit points; and

(d) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.3 shall be for units counting six credit points.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Geographic Information Science will be well qualified for professional consulting and management positions dealing with GIS and remote sensing.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. This can include six credit points of advanced standing which may be granted on the basis of relevant professional experience.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science:

On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Geographic Information Science with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma.
Honours None
Scholarships None
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