An understanding of Earth and Ocean Sciences is vital if we are to sustainably manage Earth’s energy, water, mineral, soil and coastal resources. The Earth Sciences are also the key to predicting and mitigating natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and volcanic eruptions.
Earth Sciences at Waikato includes the study of coastal and marine science, climate change, soil science, hydrology, volcanology, sedimentary geology and engineering geology. Graduates in Earth Sciences go on to a diverse range of careers in environmental and resource management as well as research.
The Department of Earth & Ocean Science is uniquely placed to offer a thorough grounding in all aspects of the Earth Sciences. We are situated close to both North Island coasts, a short drive from the active Taupo Volcanic Zone, at the heart of New Zealand’s richest farming region and have New Zealand’s longest river at our doorstep. Our first year teaching programme provides opportunities for you to develop a broad understanding of the Earth’s systems, and then in following years to increase the depth of your studies to include topics such as sedimentary geology, soil science and land management, hydrology and water resource management, meteorology, oceanography, volcanology, coastal marine science and much more. We offer a learning experience that goes beyond the laboratory and lecture room – out into the world.
Candidates must gain 120 points at 100 level or above, including at least 80 points at 300 level or above, in the Graduate Diploma subjects.
