The PGDipArts is an alternative to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). This programme might be for you if you want to undertake advanced study without writing a dissertation, if honours degrees aren’t recognised in your country, or if you would like to study part-time over a longer period. You can use a completed PGDipArts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher as an entry qualification for the one-year Master of Arts. Geography The School of Environment has maintained a postgraduate degree programme in Geography, of international standing, for many years. Graduates are well regarded in the New Zealand employment scene and many have gone on to establish high profile, influential careers in the private and public sectors. Students are given the opportunity to extend their understanding of the human and natural environments, establishing the foundation for interesting careers in such areas as resource management, hydrology and water resources, coastal management, climatology, social, economic and environmental research, health research, business management and analysis, geographic information studies, economics and market research, education, policy development and analysis, research management and community advocacy. Participants in Geography postgraduate programmes gain other important work skills including: research design and practice project and time management report preparation advanced communication skills information capture, processing and analysis computer processing and analysis skills ethical awareness. Further study options Master of Arts Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies Master of Heritage Conservation Master of Indigenous Studies Master of Professional Studies Master of Public Policy