Freshwater

• Study the journey of freshwater as it travels from mountains to the sea, and the effect it has on other ecological systems along the way.
• Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique cultural history, legal policies, and relationship with bodies of water and freshwater resources.
• Practical labs, fieldtrips, and work experience around Waitaha Canterbury — beaches, mountains, snow fields, forests, and wetlands.
• 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.

Help ensure a sustainable future for this limited resource with a range of freshwater- related professions — whether it be water catchment, treatment, fisheries, or even disaster and contamination management.

Some career pathways can include:

• Environmental scientist
• Field technician
• Environmental planner
• Resource management officer.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Environmental Science.