186107 v.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

Introduction

The course is intended for students with a significant knowledge and experience of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and has been designed as the first stage in obtaining specialist postgraduate qualifications in GIScience. It is also used as a qualifying course for entry into the Master of Science (Geographic Information Science). The objectives of the course include the gaining of extensive knowledge of the theory, practice and applications of geographic information systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

The requirement for entry is one of - a degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution containing a significant geographic information science component (typically a bachelors degree potentially including geography, surveying, cartography, computing or GIScience majors), or a Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, significant experience in the geographic information systems/land information systems industry as determined by the Department's Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, with a bachelors degree or equivalent in any field. Students not meeting the above standard in all areas are required to enrol in appropriate preparatory units as determined by the Department's Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

A substantial proportion of the course comprises postgraduate units in geographic information science. The remainder varies according to the goals and background of the individual. Units are selected from areas of graduate technology, project work and professional practice and management, humanities and conversion units (students may vary the credit distribution with permission of the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.