Master of Spatial Information Science (MC-SISC) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE.

A three-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate* discipline with at least a 65% average (University of Melbourne equivalent).

Students must meet the individual pre-requisites of chosen subjects within the course. Prerequisites are not expected to be a major barrier with the general expectation electives are chosen in the area of student's first degree.

Language Requirements

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University's English language entry requirements in accordance with Selection Principles: Regulation 11.1.A2 – Admission and Selection to Courses.
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements

For graduate students the University's English language entry requirements are set out at:
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements/graduate-toefl-ielts

The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)

The UMELBP provides a direct English language pathway from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific courses at the University of Melbourne. Students who have achieved an IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University of Melbourne course entry requirement may be able to proceed directly to their University studies upon successful completion of the UMELBP. More information is available from the Hawthorn Melbourne website.
http://www.hawthornenglish.com/

The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/english-requirements.html

* Broad discipline areas include computer science, environments (planning, landscape, and agriculture), economics, cognitive science or public health or other discipline specialisation as approved by the Coordinator

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Master of Spatial Information Science welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the degree

The Master of Spatial Information Science requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

(1) The ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information

(2) The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks

(3) The ability to actively and safely contribute in laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students

There are additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Last updated: 21 February 2025