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    Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
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    Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

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    Australia, Brisbane

    University RankQS Ranking
    41

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    003854G

    Campuses

    External

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 50,032  / year(s)
    Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

    About

    Gain the geospatial data skills to advance your career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography or environmental science.

    Study advanced areas of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and choose from electives including spatial analysis, remote-sensing, web mapping and related professional skills development.

    Access specialist laboratories that feature the latest applications for GIS, remote-sensing, automating geospatial tasks with programming, and web map publishing.

    Use online GIS data and applications for key national data such as the population census, Earth observation and national mapping services for society and the environment, to gain a comprehensive understanding of these applications across many sectors.

    You’ll graduate with advanced computing skills in GIS software, competence in GIS and remote-sensing operations, and sought-after project implementation and management skills.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Urban planner
    • Built environment consultant
    • Environment and resource manager
    • Mineral exploration consultant
    • Emergency services officer
    • Geospatial application developer
    • Environmental researcher
    • Cartographer
    • Web map publisher
    • Ecologist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 50,032 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of Queensland

    Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

    University of Queensland

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    Australia,

    Brisbane

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