The Earth and its environment are made up of many complex and beautiful systems, both natural and manmade. How do these systems—like the weather or population growth—shape us and our planet?
Study Geography to learn about the world we live in and the processes that have created it. Look at human issues like poverty and inequality, and explore the relationships between natural systems.
At Victoria University of Wellington, you can study both the social and the physical aspects of geography. Choose to focus on the natural or the human environment, or gain an overall view of the different processes that shape the world we live in.
- Climate and the Environment
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Geography
- Development Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Climate Change Science and Policy
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics—Solid Earth and Meteorology
- Physical Geography
About us
Learn about the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences’ learning environment.
Our programmes bring staff and students together to investigate the changing nature of the Earth through time and the processes that constantly reshape it.
We examine the Earth’s history, how people interact with it and manage its resources in the present and, most importantly, we look to the future. We ask the important questions about how climate change will affect the planet and what we can do to mitigate the changes we see happening. Our Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Geology, Geophysics, and Physical Geography courses are designed to explore these questions.
More than 150 postgraduate students from over 20 different countries are enrolled in the School and bring a rich diversity to the friendly and supportive atmosphere. Students comment on the approachable nature of the world-class academic staff who work here.
The teaching and research programmes are supported by practical work in tutorials, laboratories and in the field. Our field courses are very popular and many of our taught courses offer a significant field component. In these group activities students get to know each other and School staff who willingly share their passion for their subject.
Contact us
Contact the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences for general and course enquiries, and find out where we are located.
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Phone: +64 4 463 5337
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Physical Address
School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences
Room CO 311 (Level 3)
Cotton Building
Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn Parade, Wellington 6012
New Zealand
Postal Address
School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand