Master of Geographic Information Science

Students wishing to enrol in the MGIS must have:

• a Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, normally with a B Grade Point Average or better; or
• a bachelor's degree from an Aotearoa New Zealand university in a relevant subject, normally with a B Grade Point Average or better; and
• presented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study

and either:

• completed at least two undergraduate courses in GIS, at least one of which should be at 300-level or higher, as approved by the Programme Director of GIS; or
• have significant relevant work experience as adequate preparation for the MGIS, as approved by the Programme Director of GIS.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

A special application is required – see 'How to apply' below.

For the full entry requirements see the Regulations for the Master of Geographic Information Science or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

Students must apply for admission to the MGIS programme. Applications must be received by the Department of Geography | Te Tari Mātai Matawhenua on the prescribed form no later than 1 February. Students must also apply to enrol via myUC.

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Part I

Compulsory courses:

• GISC 401 Foundations of Geographic Information Science
• GISC 402 GI Science Research
• GISC 403 Cartography and Geovisualisation
• GISC 404 Spatial Analysis

Group A - at least one of the following:

• GISC 405 GIS Programming and Databases
• GISC 406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation

Group B - at least one of the following:

• GISC 410 Special Topic (offered by Victoria University of Wellington | Te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui)
• GISC 411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Health
• GISC 412 Spatial Algorithms and Programming
• GISC 413 Geomatic Data Acquisition Techniques
• GISC 415 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship
• GISC 416 Conservation GIS

• Another two courses from Group A or B, or another relevant programme of study with approval of the Director: GIS

Part II

• GISC 690 GISC Thesis

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