Specialise in Geospatial Science for your Postgraduate Diploma in Arts at Massey
Geospatial science is a cross-disciplinary field that deals with the use of spatial information technologies to understand people, places and earth processes. It has application in a breadth of disciplines including:
urban and regional planning
agriculture
public health and policy
land management
social work
information management
business marketing.
Practising geospatial science involves collecting, managing, analysing and disseminating geospatial data.
Follow your interests
Many of our students have a degree in social or physical sciences but little or no previous knowledge of geospatial science. Through our qualification youll receive a solid education in the fundamentals of geospatial science at a postgraduate level, with courses in:
geographic information systems (GIS)
cartography and web-based mapping
geoinformatics
Python programming for GIS
remote sensing
geospatial analytics.
With one core course and a choice of electives, you have the opportunity to select a programme of study suited to your needs. The qualification structure also offers you the flexibility to integrate geospatial science with an outside interest through a one-semester research report course.
Take your study to the next level
The role of geospatial science in research is firmly established. It is expected to grow as more academic disciplines adopt geospatial science methods to address important research questions of the 21st century. You may be able to take your interest to masters level.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Geospatial Science is a good fit if you:
have an undergraduate degree in social or physical sciences
want to develop technical skills to boost your career
are interested in land and natural resource issues.
February 2025
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Geospatial Science) you will have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent.
You will need to have achieved a grade average in your bachelor degree that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation for the postgraduate qualification. This normally means that a B- grade average or above is required.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
International English Language Requirements:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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