University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science (PGDipGDS) programme allows you to develop analytical skills in geospatial data at postgraduate level.
Study in this Diploma combines expertise in collecting, evaluating, and modelling location-based data with areas such as computer and information sciences, environmental studies, and social geography.
The Diploma can be a pathway to the 180-point Master of Geospatial Data Science with a research project or the 240-point Master of Science with a research thesis. Each degree is designed to be flexible so you can study alongside an existing career.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science at UC?- Gain fundamental skills in scanning geospatial data, visualisations and cartography, programming, and geospatial technologies.
Fieldwork opportunities throughout the programme to gain real-world geospatial data science skills.
- GISC401 Foundations of Geospatial Data Science
- GISC403 Geovisual Analytics
- GISC404 Spatial Analysis
- up to 60 points chosen from GISC courses
- up to 30 points chosen from the elective courses list
Entry criteria
Entry to the PGDipGDS requires a bachelor's degree with at least a B- Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.
You will also need to have previously completed at least 15 points of undergraduate GIS courses, OR GISC422 Foundations of Geographic Information Systems, OR an approved equivalent course.
If you have not previously completed these GIS courses, you may be required to take an approved course or courses prior to approval into the programme.
Please share with us in your application if you have any professional experience in a related industry.
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 Diploma in Geospatial Data Science or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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