Geography – Bachelor of Arts

With the Bachelor of Arts (Geography) you’ll study how we interact with our cultural, social and physical environments. Geography is a diverse and dynamic subject. It covers issues such as:

• sustainability
• urban development
• globalisation
• people’s lived experiences of their environments.

Geographers like to get out into the field to study the world as it really is. They use a variety of tools, including geospatial mapping technologies.

Stage 1 of the BA Geography includes both human and physical geography.

• Human geography looks at how social processes affect space, place and landscape.
• Physical geography looks at how natural landscapes take shape and change.

You will gain a solid foundation for understanding our world as the product of a combination of social and natural processes. More advanced courses expand on the themes established at stage 1. You can specialise in human geography, or include more advanced geospatial and physical geography courses as well.

Travel opportunities

Geography is a globally oriented discipline. You’ll learn about New Zealand and its place in the world. You'll study internationally significant topics like globalisation, urban change, climate change and geopolitics. Our lecturers are deeply involved with the vibrant international geography community. You'll learn at the cutting edge, whether it’s the latest geospatial and mapping technologies, or the most recent thinking on how cities are changing in a digital world.

Good student-teacher ratio

Our students have opportunities to be actively involved in class. Enjoy high success rates, dynamic teaching environments, and great instructor support.

Further study

A geography degree can lead to postgraduate qualifications overseas in the UK, Canada or the USA.