Postgraduate study in Environmental Science
What can you study in Environmental Science?
Postgraduate study in Environmental Science takes a scientific approach to environmental problem-solving in natural and managed environments.
Areas of research 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
Structuring your postgraduate programme in Environmental Science
Where can postgraduate study in Environmental Science take you?
Our 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
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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