MSc in Applied Geographic Information Systems 12 months Postgraduate Programme By National University of Singapore (NUS) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 6QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

53,150 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme of Master of Science in Applied Geographic Information Systems (hereafter MSc in Applied GIS), a single-degree coursework Master’s programme hosted in Department of Geography at NUS, is designed to reflect the cutting-edge technologies and latest developments in GIS and its applications with the reputation of NUS Geography as one of the top 10 geography departments around the world. This innovative programme provides an exciting opportunity for the prospective students to study at NUS, the top university in Asia, as a pathway to a PhD or further practical career in applied GIS or related disciplines.

We offer two tracks of training (Thesis Track and Coursework Track). The Thesis Track includes a research thesis component, which covers thesis preparation (GE5225) and the GIS research thesis itself (GE6225). It aims to attract students with interests in applied GIS research and developing their research skills. The Coursework Track allows students to obtain the MSc entirely through coursework (without the need to complete a thesis) and is designed to attract those who require more practical GIS skills or a more substantial upgrade to their existing expertise to advance their careers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme of Master of Science in Applied Geographic Information Systems (hereafter MSc in Applied GIS), a single-degree coursework Master’s programme hosted in Department of Geography at NUS, is designed to reflect the cutting-edge technologies and latest developments in GIS and its applications with the reputation of NUS Geography as one of the top 10 geography departments around the world. This innovative programme provides an exciting opportunity for the prospective students to study at NUS, the top university in Asia, as a pathway to a PhD or further practical career in applied GIS or related disciplines.

We offer two tracks of training (Thesis Track and Coursework Track). The Thesis Track includes a research thesis component, which covers thesis preparation (GE5225) and the GIS research thesis itself (GE6225). It aims to attract students with interests in applied GIS research and developing their research skills. The Coursework Track allows students to obtain the MSc entirely through coursework (without the need to complete a thesis) and is designed to attract those who require more practical GIS skills or a more substantial upgrade to their existing expertise to advance their careers.

Admission Requirements

85+
6+
  • a Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or the international equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in the subject or related fields; or
  • a good Bachelors degree (at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in the subject or related field, and with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience; or
  • such other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

1 Year
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
53,150 SGD
International
53,150 SGD

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