Want to understand how our Earth works as a whole planet? Study the Geoscience major in the Bachelor of Science, and learn more about our planet and your world. Explore how Earth compares to other planets, why we experience earthquakes, where the new resources of tomorrow will come from, and how you fit into 4.6 billion years of time. Study geoscience and you’ll learn a range of skills, from geology and earth systems to mapping and geospatial, social science and the application of geoscience for society.

Geoscience can open doors in a range of careers including resource companies, government, national and international development, pollution and waste, environmental consultancies, museums and national parks. Careers this major can lead to include: Geological scientist for government departments, regional or city councils or non-government organisations (NGOs) like Greenpeace, Oxfam, WaterAid, Land Information NZ, Department of Conservation, Department of Primary Industries, Ministry Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry for the Environment and Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Private consultancies for environment, construction, infrastructure, resources and geohazards Research scientist for NIWA, Land Information NZ, World Bank, Green Technogy industries, and Mining, Oil and Gas industries Science teacher*