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Geographic Information Science

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Tuition USD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Perth, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Geographic Information Science at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Geographic Information Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Perth, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geographic Information Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. GIS and the Built Environment
  2. Geographic Information Systems Applications
  3. Remote Sensing of the Environment
  4. GIS Programming
  5. Advanced Crop Production Science
  6. Integrated Pest Management
  7. Plant and Human Nutrition
  8. Organic Agriculture
  9. Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
  10. Marine Ecology
  11. Ecological Field Methods
  12. Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
  13. Conservation Genetics
  14. Contemporary Issues in Economic Development
  15. Agriculture and Economic Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Western Australia

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The University of Western Australia

Perth, Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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