Master of Environmental Science - MEnvSc

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Risks posed by climate change, sea level rise, and stresses on our natural resources highlight the need for environmental scientists and advisers.

Environmental Science is about understanding how humans connect with and change the natural environment, and is taught through a range of scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, and physics.

Learn to assess environmental problems and protect and preserve our natural taonga through your choice of a postgraduate programme in Environmental Science.

Manage human impact

Many of New Zealand’s primary industries have an undeniable impact on the environment—agriculture, mining, forestry and fisheries all leave their mark on the planet we live on. Introduced predators pose threats to native wildlife and ecosystems.

As a Master of Environmental Science student you’ll have the opportunity to spend time on the ground, conducting fieldwork like monitoring the quality of waterways, soil, or air. Gain an understanding of the tools and techniques that can help mitigate the human impact on the environment. And learn to analyse complex data sets, draw conclusions, and communicate scientific results to effect policy and regulatory change.

Gain an edge in your career

Environmental Science is an area of strategic opportunity for New Zealand. There is an increasing need for scientifically trained graduates able to influence environmental decision-making, and to facilitate the science–policy–practice nexus throughout government, private and community sectors.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,900.00 (21,59,142) per year
NZ $64,300 for the full programme

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected December 2024

More details

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$63,050.00 (31,73,285) per year
Living Cost- For 20 weeks (one trimester) in Wellington, you might need essential living costs (keeping it basic but comfortable): 10,000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

A Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average in a relevant subject such as environmental science, earth science, chemistry, biology, physics or mathematics

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 15 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 91 percent employment within six months of graduating
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city