Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science (GDipGIS)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5086
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree OR GCGIS. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
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
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Email: gpem@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3752
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5086
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree OR GCGIS. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
CRICOS Code: 003854G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
view the English proficiency policy.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 UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Diploma in 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 varioys 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 Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree OR GCGIS. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree OR GCGIS. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 003854G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
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 Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
Careers
Graduates of this program are professionally qualified in the field of geographic information science and can apply the techniques of management and analysis of geographic information to a range of discipline areas that can lead to careers in local, state and federal governments, semi-government agencies, private industry and research institutions.
Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the MGIS Program List comprising:
- #10 from Part A; and
- # 6 from Part A or Part B, 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:
