 The Masters of Geographic Information Science is a one-and-a-half to two-year degree, depending on your previous studies. The courses provide a grounding in both spatial theory as well as practical spatial analytic techniques. Through the development of relevant technical and research skills, a degree in geographic information science is applicable to a range of disciplines relying on advanced spatial analysis. Practically speaking, with a Masters degree from UWA, you will be competent in advanced GIS techniques, including spatial problem solving, data acquisition and management, project implementation and management, as well as scientific writing. A number of foundational units, including GIS applications, remote sensing, advanced spatial analytics and GIS programming, are complemented by discipline-focused optional units such as GIS for environmental management and GIS for built environment, amongst others. You can find more details in the UWA Handbook, accessible in-line. The Masters of Geographic Information Science provides a multi-disciplinary approach to spatial analysis. The background of our staff and academics provide for an emphasis on both the physical and social sciences, allowing for a wider range of employment opportunities. In addition, we stress the development of strong problem-solving skills, which provides for richer learning experience and adaptability in the workplace. The course can be tailored to your interests to allow for the development of new skills, change of career or focused academic study through the provision of both a coursework and coursework research option. For those that are interested in the research project option, we offer a number of opportunities to work with spatial professionals within the community, providing greater exposure to career pathways. It should also be noted that we allow for both start of year and mid-year intakes, providing even greater course flexibility. GIS and remote sensing skills have become core business in most industries, providing for a wide variety of employment opportunities in a number of sectors including international development, business analysis, defense and intelligence, education provision, local state and national government, transportation, utilities and communications, health and human services, natural resource management, and oil and gas exploration. Just to name a few. What I like about studying GIS at UW is that I got free access to the Western Australia database like Landgate, and then I also got full and free access to most of the S3 courses which range from special enemies to remote sensing. And I completely agree with you. The tutors and lecturers that we have are industry experts both at university and in the private field, and the amount of exposure that we do get through them with regards to future industry experience. The possibilities are endless.