Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

What you'll study
 

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geospatial Processing and Web Mapping
• Environmental Impact Assessment
   

Complete 16 units comprising:

• 6 to 12 units from GDipGIS Flexible Core Courses, and
• 4 to 10 units from GDipGIS Program Elective Courses
   

GDipGIS Flexible Core Courses

Complete 6 to 12 units from the following:

• Research Topic
• Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences (EOS)
• Earth Observation: Advanced Image Processing & Modelling
• Spatial Analysis & Modelling
• Geospatial Processing & Web Mapping
• Geographical Information Systems

GDipGIS Program Elective Courses

Complete 4 to 10 units from the following:

• Applied Research Methods

Approved research methodologies course. Other research methodologies courses may be chosen if approved in advance by the associate dean (academic).

• Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Analysis of Scientific Data
• Landscape Ecology
• Research Project
• Coastal Processes & Management
• Catchment Processes & Management
• Conservation Planning & Management
• Climate Change & Environmental Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Problem Solving
• Applied Demography
• Global Population Issues
• Biogeography & Geomorphology
• Data Mining
• Relational Database Systems
• System Dynamics
• Citymaking: Theory & Practice
• Urban Design Theory & Practice
• Mathematical Probability
• Academic English & Thesis Writing for International Students
• or courses approved by the associate dean (academic).

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, 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.
 

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
 

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
 

English language requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
• TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
• Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
• OET is not accepted.
   

Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
 

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
 

AUD $42,992
 

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• 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