Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Geospatial Science - Available from 01/01/2024 in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,280
(c. USD29,110.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Earning a Master of Geospatial Science equips you for leadership positions in this dynamic field, enhancing your grasp of spatial analytics and large-scale geospatial data for crucial decision-making regarding both urban and natural landscapes. You'll develop professional competencies in managing, analyzing, capturing, and presenting spatial data while mastering cutting-edge technologies and infrastructures that support these capabilities.
This program cultivates comprehensive expertise in geospatial science, covering:
essential spatial information technologies like geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial programming, spatial databases, and cloud-based/mobile geospatial computing
advanced mapping and visualization techniques for crafting compelling, interactive geospatial displays
familiarity with modern spatial data collection methods, including satellite remote sensing, GPS positioning, drone/aerial imaging, wearable sensors, networked sensors, and crowdsourced data
specialized knowledge in complementary fields tailored to your goals, potentially spanning environmental science, resource management, computer science, business/project management, urban planning, mathematics, or statistics. Graduates emerge prepared for senior positions across industry, government, and research sectors. Career paths for Geospatial Science graduates span numerous industries such as tourism, environmental conservation, surveying, real estate development, construction, land administration, software engineering, and commercial sectors.
Professions in geospatial science frequently offer workplace flexibility, international opportunities, and strong financial prospects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
OR
You may also be considered if you have at least ten years’ of work experience in geospatial science, geometrics, land information, surveying, geography, environmental science, geology, earth science, or environmental engineering.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Tuition
AUD
41,280