Minors in a Bachelor of (X)

A minor is an optional part of your degree. It is made up of a collection of courses in a particular subject. The workload for a minor is lighter than for a major—fewer courses to do, fewer points required. This makes a minor a good way to build a second or third specialisation into your degree.

Find out more about how minors work. 

Minors in a Bachelor of (X)

Most (delete ‘most’ if all) (Degree name, e.g.: Arts) majors can be also be taken as a minor. Check out our [Bachelor of [X] majors] (link to degree page). You might also be able to study majors from other Victoria undergraduate degrees as a minor in your (Degree name) degree. 

Generally, minors are made up of at least 60 points from the relevant subject area at 200 level or above. At least 15 of those points must be at 300 level and not counted towards a major or another minor.

Some subjects are not available as majors, but you can take them as a minor. Other subjects have special requirements and course options as minors. Explore these minors below. 

(Minor 1)

(2-3 paragraphs describing Minor 1 and why you should study it. Engaging, student-centred marketing language. See Area of Study pages or new degree pages for examples.)

Find out [more about (minor subject, eg.:Social Policy) at Victoria] (link to study tab of relevant area of study) and related subjects. 

Requirements 

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Creative Writing

Identify and develop your own distinctive voice in writing for the page (poetry, fiction, non-fiction) and scriptwriting (stage, screen, radio). Join a lively community of writers in a programme with a well-earned reputation for nurturing the abilities of some of New Zealand's top literary talents. Entry into Creative Writing courses is limited, and you'll need to supply samples of your writing as part of the application process. 

Requirements

Complete at least 60 points from: 

• CREW 200-399

Including 20 points from:

• CREW 300-399

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Studies

New Zealand Sign Language, the country's third official language, is used by more than 20,000 people. Learn to sign and gain insight into the Deaf community.

Requirements

Complete at least 40 points from:

• NZSL 200-299
• DEAF 200-299

Complete NZSL 311

Social Policy

Social Policy takes a focused look at the needs and wellbeing of the population, and the way governments and individuals try to solve some of the big issues of society. If you're looking to work in government or with a non-profit organisation and want insight into common policy questions, this minor is a good option for you.

Requirements

Complete at least 40 points from:

• SPOL 200-399

Including 20 points from:

• SPOL 300-399

Complete a further 20 points from:

• SPOL 200-399
• SOSC 200-399
• SACS 200-399
• PUBL 200-399
• GEOG 217
• GEOG 312
• GEOG 320

Actuarial Science

Get the knowledge and skills you need to set you on the path to become a qualified actuary. Actuarial Science brings economics, mathematics and statistics together to help companies and organisations forecast and manage risks. Take advantage of the growing demand for actuarial skills in many areas including investment and stockbroking, software development, and in government, education and health.

Requirements

Complete the following courses:

• ACTS 201
• MATH 277
• ACTS 301

Complete one further course from:

• ECON 201
• FINA 201, FINA 202
• MATH 277
• ACTS 30
• FINA 306, FINA 307
• STAT 335
• ECON 301, ECON 314, ECON 339
• FINA 305, FINA 306, FINA 307
• MATH 377
• STAT 332, STAT 393

Development Studies

Study the enormous differences in living standards around the world and what we can do about it. Examine the relationships between people and institutions—from small communities, to government agencies and international organisations. Focus on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals that set out to address inequality in wealth, education and health around the world.

Requirements

Complete GEOG 212

Complete two further courses from:

• GEOG 312
• GEOG 316

Complete one further approved 200- or 300-level course worth 20 points.

Environmental Studies

Go beyond the 'pure' sciences to examine social, cultural, and economic perspectives on the environment. Learn about the pressures humans place on the earth and what we can do about it. Study a range of topics from climate change to urban green spaces, Māori resource management to the impact of humans on Antarctica.

Requirements

Complete the following courses:

• ENVI 214
• ENVI 314

Complete a further 20 points from:

• GEOG 200-399

Forensic Science

Discover how fundamental scientific techniques are applied to criminal forensic investigations in this rapidly advancing field. To complete this minor you'll spend a semester on exchange at the National University of Singapore, one of the world's top universities. This minor is available to just two Victoria students each year. You must be specialising in Chemistry, Biomedical Science or Cell and Molecular Bioscience to apply.

Requirements

Complete least 60 points from:

• Approved 200- and 300-level courses

Including 30 points from the National University of Singapore, taken as part of an exchange programme.

Science in Context

Explore the relationships between science and technology, scientists and society, and the history and philosophy of science. Examine how scientific ideas and issues are communicated to different audiences in society.

Requirements

Complete SCIE 311

Complete 45 points from:

• CREW 352
• ESCI 201
• SCIE 201, SCIE 211, SCIE 212
• SCIE 302, SCIE 310, SCIE 312
• Other approved 200- or 300-level courses

Actuarial Science

Get the knowledge and skills you need to set you on the path to become a qualified actuary. Actuarial Science brings economics, mathematics and statistics together to help companies and organisations forecast and manage risks. Take advantage of the growing demand for actuarial skills in many areas including investment and stockbroking, software development, and in government, education and health.

Requirements

Complete the following courses:

• ACTS 201
• MATH 277
• ACTS 301

Complete one further course from:

• ECON 201
• FINA 201, FINA 202
• MATH 277
• ACTS 301
• FINA 306, FINA 307
• STAT 335
• ECON 301, ECON 314, ECON 339
• FINA 305, FINA 306, FINA 307
• MATH 377
• STAT 332, STAT 393

Econometrics

Econometrics is a tool for testing economic ideas and making forecasts. How do we know what effect a change in the official interest rate might have on inflation? To figure this out, economists can turn to econometrics. Learn to understand and use econometric models and methods.

Requirements

Complete at least 60 points from:

• QUAN 201, QUAN 202, QUAN 203
• ECON 301, ECON 303
• FINA 304

Tourism Management

Tourism is booming in New Zealand. Discover how tourists and tourism businesses are managed, how the industry works and how it’s changing. Tourism brings opportunities but also raises issues—explore the impacts of tourism.

Requirements

Complete at least 60 points from:

• TOUR 200-399 

Including at least 20 points from:

• TOUR 300-399

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If you want to study this subject as a minor, it has special requirements and course options. Find out more about [studying (XX) as a minor] (link to faculty page).