Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
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Overview
Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
Introduction
Do you want to do your part for the environment? This degree will give you skills and the practical learning you will need to address the pressing environmental issues we face — in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
Various disciplines of science intersect in this programme to create a layered understanding of complex sustainability challenges we face — for example in freshwater resources, marine contamination, coastal erosion, biosecurity, natural disasters, and climate change. You will assess impacts resulting from disasters, ecological change, and human activity.
The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliver environmental practitioners for roles in industry, government, education and research, and the community.
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What will my study involve?
- This degree combines mātauranga Māori and scientific knowledge to broaden your understanding and approach to environmental issues, using Ki Uta ki Tai | From the Mountains to the Sea — the full journey and interconnectedness of the natural world.
- Lab and field-based learning, with 400 hours of work experience.
- Courses cover a variety of subjects to customise your degree with the issues you are most passionate about.
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Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Recommended preparation
The BEnvSci(Hons) is open to anyone with entry to the University.
While no particular background is required, secondary school subjects such as biology, chemistry, geography, and sustainability are good preparation. Most important is a passion for the environment and our role as kaitiaki protectors of our natural world.
Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
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Further study
UC offers postgraduate studies in Environmental Science:
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Graduates may also study a variety of related subjects in these programmes, such as Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Disaster Risk and Resilience, Geography, or Water Resource Management.
You may also consider specialist studies available:
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Career ready
- Extensive practical experience in work and field settings.
- Only accredited degree in environmental sciences in Aotearoa, with eligibility for semi-professional accreditation from the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).
- Graduates are in demand for their ability to identify, monitor, and solve a variety of problems associated with the environment. They help advise on sustainability, environmental risks, and environmental aspirations.
- Graduates will be ready for roles such as consultants, policy analysts, disaster and crisis response management, and researchers for contamination, pollution, and invasive species.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
2024 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
- Domestic — $7,521
- International — $38,863
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):
- Domestic — $7,316
- International — $37,000
SSL estimate (per 120 points):
- 2024 — $1,100.40
- 2023 — $992.40
Planning my study
30 points of elective courses must be chosen from Schedule E: Group 1, with any remaining points chosen from Group 2.
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours.
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How do I plan my degree?
The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours requires a minimum total of 480 points:
- 270 points of compulsory Environmental Science courses
- a minimum of 135 points of courses towards a major
- a minimum of 60 points of elective courses.
You will also complete 400 hours of practical work through ENVR300 Environmental Science Work Experience (0 points, 0 fees).
The degree takes 4 years of full-time study, or can be studied part-time for up to 8 years.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours.
Limited entry into fourth year
All 300-level courses in the degree must be completed before proceeding to the final year. ENVR302 and ENVR304 must also both be completed with a B Grade Point Average.
If you are not successful in gaining a place, you may instead be awarded the Bachelor of Environmental Science (without honours), or you can normally credit completed courses to the Bachelor of Science or other UC degrees.
