Geology pathway

If you’re on this pathway you’ll explore the solid Earth and the processes that have shaped its evolution, spanning the early solar system and origins of life, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes and natural resources.

Structuring your pathway

Earth Science Pathways are no longer offered from 2022 and some courses are no longer available to enrol in from 2022. Any student with a current enrolment in an Earth Science Pathway should contact Barry O’Connor b.oconnor@auckland.ac.nz for advice on completion of their Pathway.

If you choose to follow this pathway you must complete the following courses plus the Earth Sciences capstone course, EARTHSCI 399:

Other Earth Sciences pathways

Geology not your thing? You can choose to keep your Earth Sciences major general, or you can follow a different pathway. Browse our other Earth Sciences pathways to find one that matches your interests:
 

Help and advice

Student Hubs

Visit your hubs for help and advice on any aspect of your studies and life at University.

The Student Hubs are your physical gateway to Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland.

The Student Hubs services are available seven days a week at the City, Grafton, Epsom and Tai Tonga campuses and six days a week at Tai Tokerau, with friendly staff available to provide you with advice on any aspect of your studies and life at the University.

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