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Undergraduate subject

Geology

03 October 2023
Learn to monitor, predict, and assess hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
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Overview


Geology

Introduction

Geology explores the earth building processes of our planet, so that we can best use natural resources, plan land developments and infrastructure, and monitor natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes.

With over 500 million years of geological history, Aotearoa is a rich and unique place to study this earth science.

Geology

What will my study involve?

  • Focus on climate change, natural disasters, and other earth systems affecting geological processes.
  • Learn from our experts on earthquake research, with opportunities to take part in real disaster response and observation.
  • Complete practical lab and fieldwork in various stations across Te Waipounamu South Island visiting real geological phenomena, such as earthquake faultlines and volcanoes.

Geology

Courses

Geology major

For the major in the Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:

100-level

200-level

GEOL241 Field Studies B – Field Techniques is also recommended.

300-level

If you are interested in postgraduate studies in Geology, you will also need to take two additional 300-level GEOL courses.

At least one 100-level MATH and one 100-level STAT course is also required for entry to Engineering Geology postgraduate study.

Geology minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

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Career opportunities

Study in Geology offers a wide range of work environments and employment opportunities across the globe, particularly in areas of science and engineering informing on old and new earth developments.

Career pathways can include:

  • energy, mining, and petroleum industries
  • government and geotechnical planning
  • conservation
  • research and exploration.

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