Why study Geology at Otago?
Visit the pages below to find out some of the great reasons to study geology, and why Otago is the best place to do it.
- Information for New Zealand undergraduate students
- Information for international undergraduate students
- Information for postgraduate students
You can start your Otago Geology degree in semester 2 with:
GEOL112 Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand Perspective
Then complete 100- and 200-level geology papers in semester 1 of the following year.
Videos
Video: the Otago Geology Degree
Video: Earth and Ocean Science
Video: Field Studies and New Zealand Geology
Postgraduate opportunities
Schedule and list of Geology papers
We offer a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate papers in earth science.
Application information for prospective students
Find out how to apply. Instructions are provided for NZ post-grad and undergrad and international post-grad and undergrad course.
Qualifications
A variety of qualifications are available through the geology department.
Field schools
Fieldwork is an integral component of many papers in our department.
Scholarships and prizes
Most of our PhD students and many of our MSc students are supported by scholarships. We also offer a variety of prizes for undergraduate and post-graduate students.
