Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
  • You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
  • 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or 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.
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
  • To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Geographic Information Science.
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include science (mathematics, physics, computer science), environmental science, environmental management, geographical science, geology, surveying, geometrics and engineering.
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • PTE 64

Career Outcomes

  • Regional planner Built environment consultant Environment and resource manager Mineral exploration consultant Geospatial application developer Environmental researcher Cartographer Web map publisher Landscape modeller Ecologist

Locations

Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and support services to help you succeed.

  • Saint Lucia Campus

    280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
    St Lucia - Queensland
    Australia