A student will not be permitted to progress in the Masters program unless a mark of 60% is achieved in the first 200 credits of units. Students who do not achieve this level of academic performance may apply for an intermediate award.
A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification would normally be in engineering, cartography, surveying, applied science or in a relevant planning, geography, environmental, biological or agricultural science. Applicants should have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first year university level. International students may need to substitute a communication unit for one of the specialist optional units subject to an English communication diagnostic test.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Normal course duration is two yeas full-time or equivalent part-time study.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science, Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.
The course comprises postgraduate units in geographic information science and the spatial sciences. Note that unit availability may be limited to specific semesters, which may affect the sequence in which units are undertaken. Some units may be organisedon a block modular format. Optional units are chosen from the list of units offered. Units outside of this list are subject to approval by the course coordinator. Optional unit availability may be restricted depending on the semester and mode of enrolment. Optional units are intended to provide students with a broader and deeper insight into the knowledge, skills and the applications of GIScience. Recognition of Prior Learning is not normally granted for optional units. Continuing progress in this course is subject to satisfactory performance. A student will not be permitted to progress in this program unless a mark of 60 per cent is achieved in the first 200 credits of units. Students who do not achieve this level of academic performance may apply foran intermediate award.
Graduates are eligible for membership in the Spatial Sciences Institute.
Graduates are able to pursue careers in geographic information science and the broader spatial sciences.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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306454 | v.1 | Spatial Computations 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
4556 | v.4 | Geographic Information Systems 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT 50 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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12450 | v.3 | Geographic Data Analysis 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
13382 | v.2 | Spatial Database Systems 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT 50 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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10625 | v.3 | Research Methodology 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT 75 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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13284 | v.3 | GIS Project 692 | 20.0 | 100.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
4552 | v.5 | * | GIS Project 594 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
10510 | v.3 | * | Photogrammetric Mapping 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
10511 | v.2 | * | Thematic Cartography 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
10513 | v.3 | * | Digital Remote Sensing 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
13383 | v.2 | * | Geometronics 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
302231 | v.2 | * | GIS Topics 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
302277 | v.1 | * | Spatial Computations 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
310046 | v.1 | * | Web GIS 581 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
310111 | v.1 | Advanced Spatial Modelling 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
310119 | v.1 | Business Principles for Spatial Professionals 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
4554 | v.7 | # | Spatial Analysis 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
4558 | v.6 | * | Spatial Data Handling 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
10433 | v.3 | # | Modelling Techniques for Spatial Data 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
10436 | v.3 | # | Digital Image Interpretation 682 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
12451 | v.3 | # | Spatial Modelling 582 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
12452 | v.3 | # | GIS Management 581 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
12537 | v.2 | # | Coordinate Systems and Map Projections 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
302230 | v.1 | # | Geocomputation 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
302233 | v.1 | # | GIS Topics 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
304017 | v.2 | # | Geographic Information Science 681 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
# | These optional units may also be selected in Year One | ||||
* | These optional units can be selected in Year One for Semester One or Two | ||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.