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Master of Geographic Information Science
Master of Geographic Information Science

Master of Geographic Information Science

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Students wishing to enrol in the MGIS must have:

  • a Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, normally with a B Grade Point Average or better; or
  • a bachelor's degree from an Aotearoa New Zealand university in a relevant subject, normally with a B Grade Point Average or better; and
  • presented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study

and either:

  • completed at least two undergraduate courses in GIS, at least one of which should be at 300-level or higher, as approved by the Programme Director of GIS; or
  • have significant relevant work experience as adequate preparation for the MGIS, as approved by the Programme Director of GIS.

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic with 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, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
  • TOEFL PBT: With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
  • CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
  • CAE or CPE: minimum score of 176 with at least 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
  • NZCEL:  Level 5

Course Information

The Master of Geographic Information Science MGIS is the only degree of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand offering specialist subjects and research. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to Geographic Information Science, including taught courses and supervised research.

Graduates will have advanced knowledge in the field, with the ability to carry out original research, and plan, execute, and present the findings of applied GIS projects. They will be qualified to work as GIS professionals in research, government, and industry.

Note: The MGIS is currently not open to new enrolments in 2020.

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Part I

Compulsory courses:

  • GISC 401 Foundations of Geographic Information Science

  • GISC 402 GI Science Research

  • GISC 403 Cartography and Geovisualisation

  • GISC 404 Spatial Analysis

Group 1 - at least one of the following:

  • GISC 405 GIS Programming and Databases

  • GISC 406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation

Group 2 - at least one of the following:

  • GISC 410 Special Topic (offered by Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington)

  • GISC 411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Health

  • GISC 412 Spatial Algorithms and Programming

  • GISC 413 Geomatic Data Acquisition Techniques

  • GISC 415 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship

  • GISC 416 Conservation GIS

  • Another two courses from Group 1 or 2, or another relevant programme of study with approval of the Director: GIS

Part II

  • GISC 690 GISC Thesis

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

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Insurance/year: 600 NZD/per year

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