- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, students will gain the geospatial data skills to advance their career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography, or environmental science.
- Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, work placements, research experience, and fieldwork.
- The sample course of the program are:
- Basic Mathematics
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences
- Geographical Information Systems
- Applied Research Methods
- During the latter part of the Master’s studies, students will also have the opportunity to undertake a semester-long GIS and/or remote-sensing research project, where they can gain practical field-related experience while enhancing their report writing and project management skills.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for geography by QS World University Rankings 2021.
The University Of Queensland - [UQ], Brisbane, Queensland - Courses & Fees
Brisbane, Queensland
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Geographic Information Science)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 53 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
A$42,992/Yr
A$42,992 /Yr
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake Semester 2 | May 31, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Semester 1 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | A$42992 | A$42992 | A$42992 | A$42992 |
| Total Fees | A$42992 | A$42992 | A$42992 | A$42992 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Or, have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.
- Or, to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Geographic Information Science.
- A GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Regional planner
- Built environment consultant
- Environment and resource manager
- Mineral exploration consultant
- Geospatial application developer
- Environmental researcher
- Cartographer, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Apr 30, 2023 |
| HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | A$7603 | Yes | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Variable | Yes | Jun 26, 2023 |
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
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