Level 3 Science - Earth and Space Science

Why Level 3 Earth & Space Science?

Choose Earth & Space Science if you want to:

• Lead your own investigations (91410 – 4 credits): design and carry out a real-world scientific study.

• Explore urgent socio‑scientific issues (91411 – 4 credits): think critically about topics like climate change, resource management, or geology.

• Study the sky above us (91415 – 4 credits): investigate astronomy and celestial phenomena.

UE Literacy Credits Built‑In

All three internally assessed standards count toward University‑Entrance literacy requirements, with reading (and writing when specified) credits included nzqa.govt.nz. That means students can earn up to 12 literacy credits—a smart way to power through your literacy requirement in a single subject.

Why You’ll Love It

• Experience fieldwork, data analysis, and critical thinking that mirror real scientific research.

• Combine creativity, ethical reasoning, and scientific concepts in dynamic, cross-disciplinary projects.

• Perfect for students aiming for STEM degrees, environmental pathways, or astronomy—and those who simply enjoy asking questions about how our world and universe hang together.

Join Level 3 Earth & Space Science and explore—from earthquakes to exoplanets—while earning valuable literacy skills and preparing for university success.