Physical Geography
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New Zealand
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Victoria University of Wellington
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On Campus (Full Time)
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On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science in Physical Geography (MSc) offered at the Victoria University of Wellington will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.
Key facts
- The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.
- To do an Physical Geography (MSc) offered at the Victoria University of Wellington you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience.
- Study for a PhD
- If you do well in your Master's degree, and show an aptitude for advanced research, you'll be able to apply to do a PhD.
- You’ll work under supervision to produce original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge. Full-time candidates usually complete the degree within three to four years. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics in the Wellington Faculty of Science.
Courses include:
- Geographies of New Zealand
- Human Geography: Approaching Our World
- Geography of Place, Power and Identity
- Human Geography and Development Studies
- Islands and Oceans: People, Power and Place
- Thesis