Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Critique science-policy relationships
Discuss current debates that inform and critique the relationship between environmental science, policy and management.
Analyse science-policy models
Critically analyse diverse models of the relationship between science and policy.
Apply theory to environmental policy
Apply theoretical ideas about the intersection between science and society to current and emerging environmental policy and management issues.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores how environmental science interfaces with policy and management, providing students with the critical tools to discuss, analyse, and apply diverse models and theoretical perspectives to environmental policy issues. It is part of the Master of Environmental Policy and Management, Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management, and Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management programmes at Lincoln University.
Course Content
- Debates concerning environmental science, policy, and management
- Models of the relationship between science and policy
- Theoretical ideas about science and society
- Current and emerging issues in environmental policy and management
- Literature and peer viewpoint discussion
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Public Sector Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental policy analyst
Environmental manager
Sustainability advisor