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Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Course Overview

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

You will 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.

General Eligibility

You will need 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, you can apply based on three years of relevant professional experience in a related industry.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

The PGDipGST includes compulsory courses on spatial analysis technology and programming.

You must also take 75 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

  • Spatial Analysis

  • Python for Earth and Environmental Geospatial Analytics

  • Spatial Data Science

Elective courses

  • 75 points chosen from GISC courses

  • 30 points chosen from the elective courses list

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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