Earth is the only planet we have and sustains all life, we believe understanding how it works and how humans interact with it should be part of everyone's education!
Our undergraduate courses are designed both for students looking to specialise and for those taking a few courses while majoring in other subjects.
Geography at UC is both a Science and an Arts subject, meaning you can major as either a听Bachelor of Science听(BSc)听or听Bachelor of Arts听(BA). This gives you the flexibility to create a degree that fits your needs and interests.
Undergraduate study in听Antarctic Studies听and听Water Resource Management
While you cannot major in Antarctic Studies or Water Resource Management as an undergraduate student, there are a range of courses you can take as part of any degree:
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BEnvSci(Hons)听is a four-year degree that you can take one of 6 majors.听
The major options include:
There are numerous scholarships and prizes available to UC students at all levels.
We have key Geography and Geology Scholarships. Use the Scholarships database to search for other possible funding options.
Postgraduate study options are available in听Geography,听Geology,听Environmental Science,听Antarctic Studies,听Water Resource Management,听Disaster Risk and Resilience,听Engineering Geology, Geospatial Data Science,听and听Urban Resilience and Renewal.
Students wishing to go on to postgraduate study should check the degree options and requirements via the听Postgraduate Study page, and make sure they听seek advice听about entry requirements early.
Study at the School of Earth and Environment |听Te Kura Aronukurangi can lead to a wide range of work environments and a career possibilities.
