What can you study in Geographic Information Science at the University of Auckland?

You can study Geographic Information Science (GIScience) as a major in the Bachelor of Science.

As a GIScience student you’ll be taught how to use data collected by satellites and drones, government-sourced data, and social media platforms to examine a wide range of social and natural processes. 

You’ll use modelling techniques to analyse data intensive contexts, and you’ll try to answer questions such as:

• What is the relationship between urban inequality and disease?
• What are the effects of sea level rise on coastal areas?
• How do resources flow across a busy public transportation system?

As part of your major you’ll complete the GIScience capstone course, GISCI 399, where you’ll use your skills to design and carry out an independent research project.

Structuring your programme

Your BSc programme will consist of a number of courses worth 15 points each, totalling 360 points.

The capstone course is a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialisation.

• Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
• Official academic transcript
• Official program completion certificate
• Mark sheets
• Relevant course outlines
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
• English language proficiency

Secondary school qualifications

India: You need to have one of the following:

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

China:

• The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) otherwise known as Gaokao. (Have a high school diploma or equivalent, Be in good health…) (Score required = 70%)

Tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

• You need to have the following: One-year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognized university (or similar institution) overseas.
• Grade required = GPE 3.0 (60-64%)

Other pathways to study

• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation program.