Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
The Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science (PGCertGDS) prepares students with foundational knowledge of geospatial science and technologies at postgraduate level.
Learn the full process of field data collection with GPS devices through to modelling visual geolocation data.
This Certificate is also a pathway to the 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science, the 180-point Master of Geospatial Data Science with a research project, or the 240-point Master of Science research thesis.
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
- Gain fundamental skills in geospatial data, technologies, and programming.
- Learn through both lab and fieldwork to practically apply geospatial data science skills in real-world scenarios.
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
The PGCertGDS requires a bachelor’s degree with at least a B- Grade Point Average in 300-level courses, plus at least 15 points of undergraduate GIS courses, OR GISC422 Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (OR equivalent) completed beforehand.
If you do not have an appropriate background, you may be required to take an approved course or courses prior to approval into the programme.
Please notify us of any professional experience in a related industry in your application.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Scienceor use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
The Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science is comprised of 60 points, including 45 points of compulsory courses and 15 points from an elective course.
The Certificate can be studied full-time within 6 months or part-time within 1 year.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
We strongly recommend beginning in Semester 1 (February) by taking GISC426 Spatial Data Science and AI which can allow you to complete your Certificate in one semester (six months full-time).
The PGCertGDS includes compulsory courses on spatial programming, visualisation and spatial analysis, and you may choose your final 15 points from a selection of electives.
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
Complete one course from the GISC elective courses list.
Domestic students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,853 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $5,144 (60 points)
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $21,900 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $22,650 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $23,800 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
You may go on to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science, Master of Geospatial Data Science, or Master of Science in Geospatial Data Science.
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
Graduates of this Certificate 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.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
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- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
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