These are mandatory and all come with course.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the University of Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program.
It is usually undertaken over three years of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study.
People, places and the environment.
Geographers study the physical and human environment, including the biological processes that shape the natural environment, the social and cultural processes that explain patterns of human activity, and the interactions between human activity and the natural world.
Geography also explores key environmental and development challenges, such as climate change and inequality, and the potential solutions to these problems.
Geography helps us manage human activity and secure the future of our planet.
A Geography degree at Otago will equip you with valuable research and communication skills using interdisciplinary approaches to explore environmental and societal challenges.
This combination of practical skills and theoretical learning will serve you well no matter the career you choose.
Why study Geography?
Geography provides a bridge between the arts and the sciences, addressing issues at the local, regional, national and global scales.
A Geography degree at Otago provides training through lectures and fieldwork in the environments in which we work.
Geography papers fit well into almost any degree and the School of Geography has strong links with many other disciplines including Geology, Surveying, Agricultural Innovation, and sustainability research (Centre for Sustainability).
The mix of analytical and communication skills provided, combined with practical experience make Otago Geography graduates highly sought after in a wide range of industries.
$53,962
Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,266 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago programme offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
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Undergraduate programme | IELTS | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
IELTS Online | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | |
TOEFL iBT | 70 (writing 15) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:
China entrance requirements:
Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing;
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.
Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.
India entrance requirements:
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
Iran entrance requirements:
One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
The university also accepts the following international qualifications:
There are no subjects you have to have done in order to study Geography – you don’t even need to have studied it at school.
Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification
The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters for domestic and international students. It is called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC).
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