MSc by coursework and thesis - Geography in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Earn a globally recognized degree while advancing knowledge in your discipline. A Master of Science (MSc) enhances your technical expertise, laboratory proficiency, and academic writing abilities to equip you for a scientific career.

The MSc program requires two to two-and-a-half years of full-time study or up to four years part-time. Your first year includes specialized coursework, followed by 12–15 months of supervised research culminating in a thesis. You may also have opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals during your studies.
Expand upon your undergraduate education with specialized exploration of economic, urban, social, cultural, or population geography. You'll analyze interactions between communities and their economic, social, and physical surroundings while refining your research and communication capabilities.

Join the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, ranked first in New Zealand for Human Geography research quality in the PBRF assessment. Our program also holds a position among the world's top 100 for Geography according to the 2023 QS World Rankings.