Master of Environmental Studies

For Master of Environmental Studies, tuition comes to 27,925 USD per year.

The Master of Environmental Studies challenges your thinking, builds your skills for working in the environment sector, and cultivates your ability to engage as a citizen and community member. The Master of Environmental Studies includes both coursework and a thesis, allowing you to take interactive courses that suit your interests and career goals. You will have time and support to develop excellent research skills through a full year of independent research. Working closely with our academic team, you’ll critically analyse information and communicate your research. You'll conduct ethical and rigorous research with communities. Through this qualification, you'll explore theories and case studies that make sense of the current world and guide us towards a just and fair future. Fill in the form to find out more about your study options in our Wellington Faculty of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Handbook. You can choose to complete a one-trimester Postgraduate Certificate, one-year Postgraduate Diploma, or a two-year Master's that will include a thesis. These programmes offer you the flexibility to choose the courses that best suit your interests and career goals. If you are interested in creating a better environment and have a Bachelor's degree with a B+ average in a relevant subject (or B for the PGDipEnvStud), then postgraduate Environmental Studies is ideal for you. If you don't have a degree but have significant relevant experience, you may also be able to enrol in one of the programmes. If you are interested in creating a better environment and have a Bachelor's degree with a B+ average in a relevant subject then the Master of Environmental Studies is ideal for you. You can study the subject at postgraduate level from a science, commerce, or arts background. Environmental Studies connects with: Because you’ll study with students from a variety of disciplines and professions, you’ll broaden your own understanding through their different viewpoints and experiences. You can also come to the Master of Environmental Studies if you studied the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies and achieved a B grade or higher. If you don't have a degree but have significant relevant experience, you may also be able to enrol in one of the programmes. Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for intensity of high-quality research. Our Faculty of Science and Engineering is one of New Zealand’s top research institutions, with our own research centres and strong links to many other organisations and universities. Choose a topic for the research portion of your study in an area you are passionate about that the University has the expertise to supervise. The Environmental Studies team has experience supervising research that is engaged with communities and seeks to contribute to improving environments and societies. Your research could even take you around the globe, to the Pacific, Latin America, Antarctica, and beyond. You'll work closely with at least one academic supervisor for your research year, meeting regularly to design and carry out a unique project. Our students have the opportunity to: Find out about roles and career pathways, where graduates work, and how to build relevant skills or career connections in your specific area. We have postgraduate and doctoral scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. You can get support to stay on top of your finances by downloading our money management resources or by meeting with one of our student finance advisers. We can show you how to manage your student loan or allowance, and help you sort out your budget. For students facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for support from the Hardship Fund. Depending on your situation, you might also be abl