Bachelor of Climate Change
Environment
A course by
University of Waikato
A multidisciplinary bachelor's degree equipping graduates to address climate change through scientific, social, cultural, economic, and policy perspectives, preparing leaders for climate action and sustainability across diverse sectors.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
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Scientific Understanding
Develop a firm understanding of the scientific basis of climate change, including mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Gain a holistic view of climate change impacts on the environment, economy, society, and politics.
Communicating Climate Change
Learn to communicate complex climate issues through the arts, media, and public engagement.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Climate Change at the University of Waikato prepares students to tackle the critical global issue of climate change by exploring its scientific foundations, environmental impacts, policy responses, and social dimensions. The programme integrates Mātauranga Māori and Indigenous worldviews, and culminates in a multidisciplinary group project in collaboration with external organisations, developing real-world solutions for a low-carbon future. Graduates are equipped for environmentally focused careers requiring critical thinking, cross-disciplinary expertise, and cultural competency.
Course Content
- Introduction to Climate Change Science
- Critical Social Science Research: The Crisis of Climate Change
- Arts Activism in a Changing Environment
- Introduction to Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies: The Climate Change Crisis
- The World of Data or Data Analytics with Business Applications
- Climate Change Modelling, Impacts and Adaptation
- Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Responses to Climate Change
- Multidisciplinary group project on climate change solutions
- Electives tailored to student's major
- Economic, health, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and built environment climate impacts
- Policy and legal frameworks for climate change
What you need to know first
NCEA University Entrance or equivalent
Admission at entrance level
Discretionary entrance
University Entrance prior to 2015
Special admission
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environment
Government
Climate Action
Sustainability
Policy and Planning
Future employment opportunities might be
Sustainability advisor
Anthropologist
Biodiversity Management
Climate action specialist
Community educator
Data analyst
Ecologist
Economist
Environmental Scientist
Foreign Affairs Advisor
Media advisor
Policy Analyst
Political Scientist
Politician
Public relations expert
Planner
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