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Graduate Diploma of Science with a major in Geographic Information Science

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Overview

A one-year program that provides an entry pathway into the Master of Science for those students who have an undergraduate degree but do not meet all the specific degree requirements ie an undergraduate degree in a science discipline.  Students should choose units under the guidance of an academic adviser that best suit the Master of Science specialisation of interest.

Location

North Ryde

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

Degree requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points 24
Minimum number of credit points at 300 to 500 level 12
Completion of a major from the list below

Major requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major

100 level Credit Points
Required ENV264 Introduction to Geographic Information Science 3
Required ENVE383 Environmental Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS 3
Required ENVG390 GIS for Urban and Regional Management 3
Required 6cp from ENV units at 300 level
ENVG units at 300 level
ENVE units at 300 level 6
Required 3cp from ENV units at 200 level
ENVG units at 200 level
ENVE units at 200 level 3
Required 6cp from COMP units
ISYS units 6
Total credit points required to satisfy this major 24

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
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Graduate Diploma of Science

With a graduate major in:
  • Geographic Information Science (GIS01M)
Apply
  1. Complete Online Application Form
  2. Print Supplementary Document Coversheet (PDF 58Kb) - complete details, attach relevant documentation and then submit to: Coursework Studies Section, Macquarie University, NSW 2109.


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