Engineering Science (Geographic Information Systems)

If you want to become a professional in Geographic Information Systems, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Engineering Science (Geographic Information Systems) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for your profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is exploring laser measurement systems or transportation planning for growing urban areas, your project will provide insight to the profession of geographic information systems.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Core courses8

plus Major courses6

plus 2 x Elective2

plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Major Courses:

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENV4204Environmental Technology

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Elective Courses:Select two units from the following: 

CIS8000Global Information Systems Strategy

CIS8010Information Systems Project Management

ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8205Technology Management Practice

GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

plus the following five practice courses:

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

GIS2901Geographic Information Systems Practice 1

GIS3901Geographic Information Systems Practice 2

Entry requirements

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• 3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.