Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology

The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree is made up of one full-time year of coursework that includes a research component. Subject areas range from Astronomy to Statistics, and you may complete the programme in two subjects if desired (combined honours). For more information about why you should consider studying a postgraduate Science programme at UC, see the Postgraduate Prospectus. 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. 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.