Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology (PGDipGST) programme provides foundational experience and knowledge of geospatial technology. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level geospatial roles, and also for further postgraduate study.

You will learn programming, research analysis, database management, geospatial technology, and communication of findings. The programme combines expertise from areas such as Data Science, Computer Science, Geography, and Environmental Science.

What will my study involve

UC has extensive research strengths and strategic partnerships in the field of geospatial technology, such as Toi Hangarau | Geospatial Research Institute.
Geospatial science is recognised on Immigration NZ’s current Long-Term Skill Shortage List.
An optional internship course provides an opportunity for students to practice their knowledge in the workplace, enabling experiential learning and engaging in critical thinking and problem solving in a business environment.

Subjects and courses

The PGDipGST includes compulsory courses on spatial analysis technology and programming.

You must also take 60 points of additional courses from a selection that cover topics such as big data, business technologies, human interface technology, industry uses of spatial analysis, and a workplace internship.

Compulsory courses

GISC401 Foundations of Geographic Information Science
GISC403 Geovisual Analytics
GISC404 Spatial Analysis

Elective courses

60 points chosen from GISC courses
30 points chosen from the elective courses list

Further study

You may go on to study the Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology.

Careers

Graduates of this Diploma will be able to fulfil the current geospatial skill shortage in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas in a range of different industries, including the private sector, government, and community organisations.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Faculty of Science

Opciones de estudio

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Costos de estudio
NZ$42.200,00 (US$ 25.290) por año
Fees for 120 points

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Fecha de inicio

17 Febrero 2025

Lugar

University of Canterbury

Warehouse, 20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

You will need a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in a subject relevant to geospatial analysis. Alternatively, you can apply based on three years of relevant professional experience in a related industry.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS (Academic): An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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