Master of Science by thesis - Geography

Victoria University of Wellington

Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.The MSc by thesis will take you between 12 and 15 months to complete. You'll carry out in-depth supervised research and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.To do an MSc by thesis you'll need an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B or higher in your subject area.Build on your undergraduate degree and take an in-depth look at economic, urban, social, cultural or population geography. You'll examine the relationships between people and their economic, social and physical environments, while enhancing your communication and research skills. Study at Victoria's School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, ranked first equal in New Zealand for research quality in Human Geography in the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) evaluation. The MSc by thesis will take you between 12 and 15 months to complete. You'll carry out in-depth supervised research and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.