Course details

Summary

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to inspire you and provide the skills and knowledge you need to work in one of the many exciting fields of science. Get your degree from the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality.

You'll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. Scientific knowledge is powerful and reliable. It can be used to develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment and address many other sorts of problems. Be part of something that can change New Zealand and the world for the better.

Geography focuses on the relationship between humans and their environment. You'll examine how human cultures shape the world around them, and investigate the differences and inequalities between and within different countries and nations.

Study biophysical systems - the way that different Earth, oceanic and atmospheric processes behave - and learn how these natural systems interact with one another.

Course Structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including:
• At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc

Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including:

• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major
• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university
• A maximum of 60 points across both these categories
• Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level
• Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications

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 (GEOG 111)/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)/Environment and Resources: the Foundations (ENVI 114)
• Statistics for the Natural and Social Sciences (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)
• Urban Geography (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
• Population and Migration (GEOG 320)

One further course from GEOG 300-399

At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.

Entry criteria

To be accepted into this degree you need:

• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Successful completion of the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall
• Successful completion of the India School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
• Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 50)
• EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3
• A grade of 65% or higher in English in the AISSC or ISC.