Bachelor in Geography

The Geography programme at Waikato focuses on human geography, offering a strong understanding of how societies, economies, and environments are connected. It is recognised internationally and provides a solid academic base for students interested in global and regional issues.

You’ll study areas such as environmental planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), social and cultural geography, while also exploring perspectives shaped by Māori knowledge and gender studies. The course looks at how factors like globalisation, tourism, population growth, and environmental change influence the world, and encourages you to think about practical responses to these challenges.

Learning extends beyond lectures, helping you build skills that apply to real-world settings. Graduates move into fields such as urban planning, regional development, tourism management, environmental consultancy, housing and property, and local government.

For students interested in geography, sustainability, and spatial analysis, this programme offers a clear pathway into both professional roles and further study.

Career opportunities
Cartographer
Consultant
Environmental Manager
Immigration Policy Analyst
Researcher
Urban or Regional Planner