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Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Environmental Science MEnvSci

Master of Environmental Science MEnvSci

University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,752
Country Rank#1
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

With an emphasis on transdisciplinary knowledge, you will study a range of topics within the School of Environment. Areas the programme focuses on include water-use and governance, air and water quality, ecosystem ecology, environmental modelling and analysis, climate change, and resource management.

Graduates of the MEnvSci will have developed the crucial conceptual and practical skills required of professional environmental scientists in research and industry.

Course Content
Programme structure

All students are initially enrolled in the taught stream. Transfer to the Research stream is possible after the first Semester.

180-point taught masters
- 15 points: ENVSCI 711 Assessing Environmental Effects
At least 90 points from:
- ENVSCI 701 Research Practice in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 702 Applied Estuarine Ecology
- ENVSCI 703 Research Topics in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 704 Modelling of Environmental Systems
- ENVSCI 705 Environmental Data Analysis
- ENVSCI 706 Special Topic
- ENVSCI 707 Directed Study in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 713 Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes
- ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science
- ENVSCI 716 Aquatic Ecological Assessment
- ENVSCI 733 Biodiversity Management and Conservation
- ENVSCI 734 Restoration and Landscape Ecology
- ENVSCI 737 Applied Terrestrial Ecology
- ENVSCI 738 Water and Society
Up to a further 45 points from:
- EARTHSCI 705 Geohazards
- EARTHSCI 720 Geochemistry of our World
- GEOG 730 Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future
- GEOG 745 Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
- GEOG 746 Applied Coastal Geomorphology
- GEOG 748 Current Issues in Coastal Management
- GEOG 749 Climate and Society
- GEOG 771 Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation
- ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
- ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
- MARINE 703 Marine Protected Areas or approved 700 level courses
30 points: ENVSCI 790 Project
- 180-point research masters
30 points:
- ENVSCI 701 Research Practice in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 705 Environmental Data Analysis
At least 30 points from:
- ENVSCI 702 Applied Estuarine Ecology
- ENVSCI 703 Research Topics in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 704 Modelling of Environmental Systems
- ENVSCI 706 Special Topic
- ENVSCI 707 Directed Study in Environmental Science
- ENVSCI 711 Assessing Environmental Effects
- ENVSCI 713 Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes
- ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science
- ENVSCI 716 Aquatic Ecological Assessment
- ENVSCI 733 Biodiversity Management and Conservation
- ENVSCI 734 Restoration and Landscape Ecology
- ENVSCI 737 Applied Terrestrial Ecology
- ENVSCI 738 Water and Society
Up to a further 30 points from:
- EARTHSCI 705 Geohazards
- EARTHSCI 720 Geochemistry of our World
- GEOG 730 Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future
- GEOG 745 Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
- GEOG 746 Applied Coastal Geomorphology
- GEOG 748 Current Issues in Coastal Management
- GEOG 749 Climate and Society
- GEOG 771 Spatial Analysis and Geocomputation
- ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
- ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
- MARINE 703 Marine Protected Areas or other approved 700 level courses
- 90 points: ENVSCI 794 Thesis
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in Science from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher in 75 points at Stage III in Environmental Science, or a related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography and Geology.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students

NZ$8,947.20 – $9,728.40

International students

NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

This programme is an advanced qualification in environmental science. You will gain the fundamental and essential skills for a career in industry or research in the field of environmental science.

Jobs related to this programme
- Atmospheric scientist
- Environmental data analyst
- Environmental health and safety technician
- Environmental management
- Environmental policy and planning
- Environmental scientist
- Science communications

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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