University of Otago

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Geography

An introduction to the geographic study of the Earth’s environmental systems, with particular emphasis on energy, landforms, vegetation, surficial materials and water. Includes laboratory studies, tutorials and field work.

Physical Geography is the study of the natural environment that promotes the understanding of the interactions between social, earth and physical science. A particular characteristic of Physical Geography is that it is "hands on" and concentrates on the real world, and to study the real world requires specific skills like mapping, remote sensing, data collection, field work and communication skills.

Your future starts here

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree lets you explore a range of subjects, from politics, philosophy and history, to criminology, anthropology, music, English and more. The Otago BA is designed to be flexible – giving you the freedom to change your major or minor subjects.

The BA opens up a diverse range of career pathways – it teaches you critical thinking, and how to harness your imagination and empathy to become a great leader and valued team member in any industry.

Turn your passion into a career. Study a BA at Otago.