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Master of Science [M.S] [Geographic Information Science] From The University of Queensland

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Master of Science [M.S] (Geographic Information Science)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Geography

₹23.3 L/Yr

A$42,992 /Yr

The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science for a duration of 2 years.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
In this program, students will gain the geospatial data skills to advance their career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography, or environmental science.
Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, work placements, research experience, and fieldwork.
The sample course of the program are:
- Basic Mathematics
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences
- Geographical Information Systems
- Applied Research Methods
During the latter part of the Master’s studies, students will also have the opportunity to undertake a semester-long GIS and/or remote-sensing research project, where they can gain practical field-related experience while enhancing their report writing and project management skills.
The University of Queensland ranks 1^st in Queensland for geography by QS World University Rankings 2021.

Important Dates

The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2329307 (AUD 42992)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing (On-Campus)	₹1157285 (AUD 21360)
Housing (Off-Campus)	₹789294 (AUD 14568)
Total Cost	₹1946579 (AUD 35928)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Or, have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.
Or, to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Geographic Information Science.
A GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

304 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

4.5 / 7

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.

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Career and Placement after Course

The career opportunities for the students are:

Regional planner
Built environment consultant
Environment and resource manager
Mineral exploration consultant
Geospatial application developer
Environmental researcher
Cartographer, etc.

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