7 Climate Policy and Environmental Management Master's Degree Programs in New Zealand

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The global threat of climate change is real and urgent. Gain insight into climate change challenges in science and policy-making with this multi-disciplinary degree. Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges our world faces. Globally we already see some of the consequences: an increase in extreme weather events, the loss of habitable land, and growing concerns about food security, species loss, and threats to biodiversity.

The Master of Environmental Management reflects the growing need to protect the environment and use resources of land, water, soil, plants, and animals in a balanced and sustainable way. This programme will help you gain advanced knowledge in current land and water-based environmental management. You could specialise in the policy or economic side of environmental management.

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

During your Master of Environmental Planning (MEP), you'll develop your knowledge and skills relating to both the theory and practical applications of planning.

Enhance your skills and knowledge and make a difference in the environment with the postgraduate study of conservation biology. Human impact, loss of biodiversity and a growing awareness of environmental change make conservation biology more important every day. Linking conservation, ecology, biodiversity and sustainability, the Master of Conservation Biology is a one-year, 180-point professional Master's.

The Master’s programme is made up of one year of taught courses, followed by a full year of research. Our highly interactive courses develop your fundamental understanding of the social dimensions of environmental issues. The Master’s degree sees you design and carry out a substantial independent research project.