Environmental Innovation
Qualifications
Overview
Aotearoa has a unique relationship with land and sea, and relies on agriculture and forestry as our main exports overseas. More and more, official policies and practices are recognising Māori environmental values, from the concept of kaitiakitanga (guardianship of the land) to rāhui (prohibition) and other ways to preserve our natural resources.
Studying this major will give you practical skills in identifying environmental issues, so you can help inform government and business, and promote Māori aspirations for our environment.
- Flexible study choosing which areas of the environment to focus on, such as water, transport, wellbeing, and climate.
- Combine scientific knowledge with mātauranga Māori so you can be a strong voice in future environmental policies and planning.
- Practical project work so you can make a difference during your studies.
Environmental Innovation major
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Māori Innovation, along with the following major courses:
100-level
- Three courses chosen from these options
200-level
- Four courses chosen from these options
300-level
- 60 points of courses chosen from these options
Now more than ever, we need to make urgent changes to the ways we consider and interact with our natural resources and help lessen climate change. This study prepares you to manage and guide new initiatives in environmental protection and restoration.
Some career pathways could include:
- Policy analyst
- Iwi consultant
- Environmental development planning
- Conservationist.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Contact us
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 1, Elsie Locke Building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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