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Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology

  • ID:UC640067
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Students are required to have completed 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, students can apply based on three years of relevant professional experience in a related industry.
  • Students will be approved by the College of Engineering Dean (Academic) based on the standard of their previous studies and work experience.

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

Students 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.

  • UC has extensive research strengths and strategic partnerships in the field of geospatial technology, such as the Geospatial Research Institute | Toi Hangarau.
  • 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.
  • UC is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019).

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The PGDipGST includes three compulsory courses on spatial analysis technology and programming, plus one other GISC course.

Students 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

Students must complete these compulsory courses:

  • GISC 402 GI Science Research

  • GISC 404 Spatial Analysis

  • GISC 412 Spatial Algorithms and Programming

  • one other GISC course

Optional courses

Students are required to complete optional courses (60 points) from topics that include data science, statistics, computer programming, and digital business and technology. These can be selected from the Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology Schedule E.

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Pathways include:

  • Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year

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