Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geographic Information Science
Structuring your programme
Your BSc programme will consist of a number of courses worth 15 points each, totalling 360 points.
Explore the Bachelor of Science major in Geographic Information Science schedule in the Curriculum Catalogue to find the courses you can take in this major.
You must also complete a capstone course in your final year of study. 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. For Geographic Information Science we recommend the capstone course, GISCI 399. For other capstone options, see our Capstone courses page.
You can use our degree planners to help you plan the courses you need to take for your BSc. To find the most up to date Geographic Information Science degree planner, go to the Science degree planners page.
Doing a double major with Geographic Information Science
If you choose to do a double major in your BSc, we recommend the following subjects to complement GIScience: Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Geophysics, Information and Technology Management, Marine Science and Statistics.
Preparing for your Geographic Information Science major
Some students will feel more prepared for our GIScience courses if they have already studied certain subjects in high school.
You may feel more prepared for your GIScience major if you have studied Digital Technologies, Geography and Statistics.
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