PhD in Geology

Be part of a PhD in Geology programme at Victoria University of Wellington that is internationally respected for its contributions to the study of volcanology and tectonics and to climate change in New Zealand and Antarctica.

A good understanding of geological processes is essential for working with the extraction and preservation of the Earth’s natural resources, the evaluation of natural hazards and for environmental and resource planning and monitoring.

Key facts

• Using knowledge from physics, chemistry, mathematics and the biological sciences, as well as the Earth sciences, you’ll develop skills in independent research, including field studies, modern surveying techniques and the design and use of computer programs and databases.

• In the PhD in Geology PhD in Geology degree at Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington , you’ll also gain skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer drafting, graphical presentation and desktop publishing, and you’ll improve your public speaking.

Courses include

• Earth Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington is ranked first in New Zealand for research quality, and is ranked among the top 150 of the world’s several thousand universities.

• You can research phenomena such as the Earth’s internal structure, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, geochemical cycles, the extinction of the dinosaurs, climate and sea level change, and landscape evolution. 

• Choose a research topic that suits your interests and career goals, and work with and learn from experts in the field.

• You’ll need to plan your course of study with the postgraduate coordinator before you enrol.