奧克蘭大學

If you have a mind for science and you’re keen to keep your options open, then the BSc is the degree for you. With many undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, the BSc will allow you to incorporate different areas of interest and expertise. As well as strongly emphasising transferable skills to improve your employment opportunities, this programme will expose you to cutting-edge technologies and provide a gateway to independent research. Throughout your undergraduate degree you’ll be taught by knowledgeable scientists, many of whom are major contributors in their field.

Geographic Information Science

Study the data structures and techniques that are used to capture, process and visualise geographic information.

Subject overview

If you’ve ever dropped a pin into Google maps, or found the shortest route using the public transport network, then you’ve engaged with Geographic Information Science (GIScience). New in 2019, this subject is the study of the data structures and techniques used to capture, process and visualise geographic information.

It is estimated that 80% of data collected has some spatial component, whether it’s a city name, a street address or even a precise set of co-ordinates. We’ll teach you 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.

Where can Food Science and Nutrition take you?

Graduates of Geographic Information Science will be well equipped to enter the workforce or pursue postgraduate study. They’ll have sound theoretical knowledge and be able to demonstrate independent technical abilities across the social, ecological and physical domains of Geographic Information Science application.

Further study options

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy