惠靈頓維多利亞大學

The Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

Geography

Study the relationship between humans and their environment. Examine how human cultures shape the world around them, and investigate the differences and inequalities between and within different countries and nations. Look at biophysical systems - the way that Earth, oceanic and atmospheric processes behave - and learn how they interact with one another.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• At least 80 points must be from 100-level courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• at least 75 must be from 300-level courses listed for the BA
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four courses at 100 level:

• The Earth System: An Introduction to Physical Geography and Earth Sciences (ESCI 111)
• Introduction to Human Geography and Development Studies (GEOG 112)
• Environment and Resources: the Foundations (GEOG 114)
• Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) (or equivalent)

Three courses at 200 level:

• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Science (GEOG 215)
• Human Geography: Approaching Our World (GEOG 217)

One course from:

• Worlds of Development (GEOG 212)
• Environment and Resources: New Zealand Perspectives (GEOG 214)
• GEOG 216
• Ecology and Environment (GEOG 222)

Four courses at 300 level:

• Research Design (GEOG 324)
• Field Methods (GEOG 325)

One course from:

• GEOG 312-316
• Islands and Oceans: People, Power and Place (GEOG 322)
• One further course from GEOG 300-399

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.