Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

Explore the intricate relationship between people, culture, and the environment. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Humanities at Victoria University of Wellington delves into environmental challenges through the diverse perspectives of history, literature, art, anthropology, and media.

This program offers flexible study options, allowing you to choose double majors, minors, and electives that align with your interests while enhancing your writing and critical-thinking abilities.

What you'll study

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Humanities
• Structure: The program includes a combination of majors, minors, and electives, enabling a personalized educational experience.
• Delivery: On-campus learning at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Duration: Typically spans 36 months, though this may vary based on course load and degree combination.
• Language of instruction: English

Programme Structure

The BA program is structured around majors, with opportunities to pursue a second major, minors, and electives. Students can also opt for a conjoint degree to accelerate their studies.

Typical course components

• Major requirements in Environmental Humanities and related disciplines, tailored to your study plan.
• Electives that enhance your academic breadth with courses from various fields.
• Writing and research components integrated throughout the curriculum.

Example courses

• Environmental Anthropology
• Art and Environment
• Animals and Monsters in Ancient Greece and Rome
• Reading and Writing the Climate Crisis
• Pacific Histories: Environments, Peoples and Empires
• Digital Oceania: Writing the Pacific
• Place, Race, Media

First-year flexibility

Your first year allows exploration of up to three majors, giving you the chance to discover where your true interests lie before specializing.

Capstone/thesis

While the Environmental Humanities BA primarily focuses on coursework and research assignments, students should verify any requirements for a final-year capstone or project based on their specific study plan.

Entry requirements

Admission is contingent upon your previous academic performance and your ability to fulfill the University’s general criteria for undergraduate admission.

There are no specific GRE/GMAT requirements or GPA cut-off for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Humanities are well-equipped for a variety of career paths in fields such as education, environmental policy, cultural heritage management, and public advocacy. The interdisciplinary nature of the program fosters critical thinking and communication skills, making graduates valuable assets in numerous sectors focused on sustainability and cultural understanding.