Geospatial Science – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Distance and online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 36,730 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Geospatial Science – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

About

Specialise in Geospatial Science for your Postgraduate Diploma in Arts at Massey

Geospatial science is a cross-disciplinary field that deals with the use of spatial information technologies to understand people, places and earth processes. It has application in a breadth of disciplines including:

urban and regional planning
agriculture
public health and policy
land management
social work
information management
business marketing.

Practising geospatial science involves collecting, managing, analysing and disseminating geospatial data.

Follow your interests

Many of our students have a degree in social or physical sciences but little or no previous knowledge of geospatial science. Through our qualification you’ll receive a solid education in the fundamentals of geospatial science at a postgraduate level, with courses in:

geographic information systems (GIS)
cartography and web-based mapping
geoinformatics
Python programming for GIS
remote sensing
geospatial analytics.

With 1 core course and a choice of electives, you have the opportunity to select a programme of study suited to your needs. The qualification structure also offers you the flexibility to integrate geospatial science with an outside interest through a 1-semester research report course.

Take your study to the next level

The role of geospatial science in research is firmly established. It is expected to grow as more academic disciplines adopt geospatial science methods to address important research questions of the 21st century. You may be able to take your interest to master’s level.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Geospatial Science) you will have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent.

You will need to have achieved a grade average in your bachelor degree that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation for the postgraduate qualification. This normally means that a B- grade average or above is required.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Career

Great job opportunities

New Zealand has a shortage of workers with knowledge and skills in geospatial science, so completing this qualification offers great job opportunities. The geospatial industry is particularly well established in New Zealand’s government sector. However, as a rapidly growing discipline based on new and evolving technologies, there’s significant potential for entrepreneurship and innovation, and an increasing number of people work in the private sector or are self-employed.

A wide range of careers

You can combine your Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Geospatial Science) with knowledge gained from your work experience, or with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, to open up a wide range of career opportunities, including: