Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5610
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Semester 1 - Monday before semester 1 commences. Contact School for details.
Semester 2 - Monday before semester 2 commences. Contact School for details.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Email: gpem@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3752
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5610
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 084723C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Why study the Master of Geographic Information Science?
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.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Geographic Information Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 084723C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Geographic Information Science
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Spatial Sciences Institute
Program rules for the Master of Geographic Information Science
To complete the Master of Geographic Information Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Geographic Information Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
To complete the program, a student must complete #32 from the MGIS course list comprising:
- #8 from Part A; and
- #10 from Part B; and
- #8 from Part D; and
- #6 from Part B or Part C or other courses approved by the executive dean.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
