Master of Environment and Society
Build on your undergraduate degree and critically analyse pressing environmental and societal challenges.
Best for:Best for graduates from diverse backgrounds seeking an interdisciplinary master's degree focused on environmental and social issues.
Overview
The Master of Environment and Society at the University of Waikato is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme designed for graduates from diverse fields such as environmental sciences, social sciences, management, law, or economics. Over approximately 1.5 years, students enhance the knowledge gained during their undergraduate studies while building valuable connections with local communities, educational groups, and government organizations. The programme equips students with advanced analytical skills to tackle complex environmental and social issues. Applicants are expected to engage actively with coursework and collaborative opportunities provided throughout the curriculum.
What you'll do
- Critically analyse complex environmental and societal problems using multidisciplinary frameworks
- Engage with local communities, educational groups, and government agencies on relevant projects
- Complete advanced coursework across environmental sciences, social sciences, management, law, or economics
- Synthesize undergraduate knowledge into advanced postgraduate research and professional applications
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, law, economics, or a related field
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English proficiency meeting standard university postgraduate admission requirements
Instruction: English
- Critical analysis of environmental or social data and literature
- Interdisciplinary problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Holders of a recognised undergraduate degree from diverse fields
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Interested applicants should review the course details on the official study portal and submit their application through the university's standard admissions process. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documents are prepared prior to submission.
- BSc or undergraduate transcripts
- CV
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