University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science at UC?- 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.
- GISC426 Spatial Data Science and AI
- GISC403 Geovisual Analytics
- GISC404 Spatial Analysis
Entry criteria
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 Science or use the admission requirements checker.
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