Geographic Information Science, Master | Queen's University | Kingston, Canada
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MA/MS On Campus

Geographic Information Science

24 months
Duration
15096 CAD/year
7185 CAD/year
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About

At Geographic Information Science from Queen's University the broad emphasis of research encompasses the theoretical, technical and applied aspects of cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing and image processing, and modeling of human and natural systems.

Overview

Geographic Information Science from Queen's University focuses on aspects of human geography (disease modeling, mapping of human impacts on the environment, resource optimization, contemporary and historical cartography).

Students at Geographic Information Science from Queen's University will gain knowledge in:

  • biophysical remote sensing, 
  • image processing, 
  • geo-visualization
  • land use planning, 
  • cartography, 
  • social engagement

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Conceptual and Methodological Basis of Geography
  • Geography Research Seminar
  • Measurement in Climatology
  • Cultural Geography
  • The Geography of Energy
  • Advanced Studies in Earth System Science

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
B+

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Prospective students in the MA or MSC stream should hold an Honours Bachelors degree or equivalent, with minimum high second-class standing (B+ average of all courses). 
  • In addition to the material submitted online, you must complete a Statement of Research Interest and a Curriculum Vitae
  • If English is not your native language, prospective students must meet the English language proficiency requirements in writing, speaking, reading, and listening. 
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Application Fee

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    15096 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15096 CAD per year during 24 months.
  • National

    7185 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7185 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kingston

1015 - 1615 CAD /month
Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geographic Information Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Canada / Merit-based
A.J. and Margaret Grant Bursary
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Queen's University
Kingston, Canada
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
5000 CAD
Grant
04 Oct 2022
Deadline

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
Canada
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Government Of Canada
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
2 countries
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
1000 USD
Grant
28 Jun 2023
Deadline

225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
Canada / Merit-based
Niara Scholarship Application
500 CAD
Grant
Anytime
Deadline

19 countries
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
14 Jan 2024
Deadline

19 countries
Future Innovator Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
03 Dec 2023
Deadline

Canada
Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
25000 USD
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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