expectations

A pass in one external standard and two internal standards in one of the following Level 2 subjects: English, History or Geography.

course description

In this course students will explore alpine environments on a Field Trip which develops skills around conducting geographic research alongside interpreting environments. At a more global scale, the water crisis which is sweeping the world will be explored in depth alongside its causes and impacts on people in different communities across the globe. Through this and other topics explored, students will develop a deep understanding of people and the environments they interact with, as well as solutions to some contemporary issues we are facing as a society. 

course fees

$120 for field trip. This is a compulsory trip and $30 for a work book.

course leads to

Tertiary study in fields such as: Engineering; Environmental Science & Management; Geoscience; Science; Commerce; Planning; Law; Architecture; Arts; Business and Information Management; and Education.
​This subject is a TABLE A subject for entry into the University of Auckland.

internal credits

A minimum of 14

external credits

A minimum of 4

total number of credits

18

Literacy UE approved credits: 10
UE Reading credits: 6   UE Writing credits: 4    

co hods

Ms Bennett & Mr Murray