Overview
Study Geography to learn about the world we live in and the processes that have created it. Look at human issues like poverty and inequality, and explore the relationships between natural systems. The Geography programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
At Victoria University of Wellington, you can study both the social and the physical aspects of geography. Choose to focus on the natural or the human environment, or gain an overall view of the different processes that shape the world we live in.
Out and about
You'll get the chance to work in the field. Study and research in urban and rural New Zealand, visiting remote locations like the Volcanic Plateau and southern glaciers. Work in sites and with communities in Africa, Antarctica and the Pacific.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Geography
- The Earth System
- Geographies of New Zealand
- Geography of Development Studies
- Ecology and Environment
- Research Design
- Population and Migration
- Worlds of Development
- Environment and Resources
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Apply now and start studying once your application is accepted.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography View 11 other Masters in Geography in New ZealandAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor's degree with Honours or equivalent in relevant subject.You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
18534 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 23168 USD for the full programme and a duration of 15 months. -
National
4884 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6106 USD for the full programme and a duration of 15 months.
Estimated international : NZ$36,100 for the full programme
Estimated domestic : NZ$9,515 for the full programme
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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