Course details

Summary

WHAT IS IT LIKE?

Geography investigates the physical and social environments we inhabit, and their interaction at global, regional, and local levels. It is based on the idea that although all social and natural activities are set in one place, they are interconnected to other places. Geography involves understanding the processes shaping the changing relationships between people and Earth.

Careers

Geographers are in demand in many areas, including those in the list below.

• Conservation
• Energy development
• Forestry
• Resource use
• Teaching
• Tourism

Requirements

The requirements for the Diploma in Arts endorsed in Geography are:

Pass in both:

• 230.111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry
• 230.112 Tū Arohae: Critical Thinking

Pass 75 credits in Geography consisting of:

at least 45 credits at 200- and 300-level in Geography

30 credits at any level in Geography

The remaining 15 credits for the Diploma in Arts can be from Part II of the schedule for the Bachelor of Arts degree (including further courses from the endorsement subject) and/or courses offered in other undergraduate degrees.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have completed New Zealand secondary school qualification or other equivalent overseas qualification.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS score of 5.0 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 61 overall (min 17 in Reading & Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 36 Overall (min 36 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 155