Overview

Through the Environmental Science degree from University of Auckland you'll extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours.

Postgraduate study in Environmental Science takes a scientific approach to environmental problem-solving in natural and managed environments.

Career opportunities:

The graduates can be found in government, consultancy, environmental and community organisations, industry and education. Jobs related to Environmental Science include:

Environmental consultant
Environmental education officer
Local government field officer
Iwi liaison expert
Laboratory technician
Marine biologist
Sustainability consultant
Waste management officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Estuarine Ecology
Modelling of Environmental Systems
Environmental Data Analysis
Assessing Environmental Effects
Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes
Environmental Pollutants
Aquatic Ecological Assessment
Biodiversity Management and Conservation
Restoration and Landscape Ecology
Applied Terrestrial Ecology
Water and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 28 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed a Bachelor of Science in your intended specialisation with a GPA of 3.0. Some specialisations may require you to have completed specific courses in your undergraduate degree, you can find these in the PGDipSci Schedule.
If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11545 NZD / year

≈ 11545 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$11,545.20

International students

NZ$55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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