The Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science provides students with a grounding in knowledge covering GIS fundamentals, theory and research methodology, as well as the acquisition of skills including data collection and processing, analysis and presentation. Graduates will have advanced experience in the field, with the ability to plan, execute and present the findings of applied GIS projects. They will be qualified to work as GIS professionals in government and industry.

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.