Study Bachelor of Science with Honours - Geophysics at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Build on your skills in mathematics, physics, computing and earth sciences to study the structure and processes of the Earth or atmosphere. Taught by the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Geophysics at Victoria is grouped into two areas-Solid Earth Geophysics and Meteorology. Meteorology courses are delivered in conjunction with staff from MetService. You'll also work with Dr Jim McGregor and Professor James Renwick on researching global and regional climates, and precipitation forecasting using global and regional weather model data. Study at the only university in New Zealand that offers qualifications in meteorology. Solid Earth examines the physical processes behind earthquakes, volcanoes, Earth deformation and geothermal activity. You'll also look at the structure and dynamics of the Earth from seismic, geodetic, electromagnetic and gravity data, and its relation to plate tectonics.

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees

NZ$48,200.00 (US$ 28,751) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement.Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B averageCambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.