Overview

You will develop and implement GISc skills and knowledge applicable to a range of areas, such as environmental management, urban and regional planning, human geography and environmental health, land-use dynamics, natural resources management, ecosystem services, biological sciences and archaeology.

Students completing the Geospatial Information Science programme from Flinders University will be able to undertake research and analysis using spatially-referenced data and prepare research reports applicable to various fields of GISc application.

Your career

The use of geospatial information science technologies is rapidly increasing. GIS technologies are now commonly used in industries such as agriculture, forestry, mining, environmental management, biodiversity conservation, archaeology, health and the social sciences. Completing a postgraduate programme in GIS at Flinders University will give you an overwhelming advantage for building an exciting career.

Potential occupations include:

geographic analyst
GISc data coordinator
GISc technician
geospatial specialist
mapping technology officer
natural resource information officer
remote sensing officer
research officer
spatial ecologist
spatial scientist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Professional Skills

Geospatial Information Systems

Earth Observation Fundamentals

Drone Observation

Advanced Space-Time Analysis

GIS Field Data Acquisition and Management GE

Spatial Information Management GE

Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Applications can be made at any time during the year to available course intakes. Admission to some courses is very competitive, as places are limited

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 8 other Masters in Geography in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS: 110622K

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; or hold either the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems from Flinders University or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems from Flinders University or equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for this degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40900 AUD / year

≈ 40900 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

≈ 9314 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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