Master of Environment and Society
Environment
A course by
University of Waikato
Critically analyse various perspectives on environmental challenges and develop interdisciplinary skills to address the relationship between environment and society.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Critically analyse environmental challenges
Develop the ability to evaluate diverse viewpoints and approaches to complex environmental issues.
Interdisciplinary understanding
Integrate perspectives from environmental science, law, management, and social sciences to address the inter-relationships between environment and society.
Research skills
Design and execute independent research on environmental and social issues, culminating in a dissertation or thesis.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Environment and Society (MEnvSoc) at the University of Waikato is an interdisciplinary degree welcoming graduates from environmental sciences, social sciences, management, law, or economics. The programme features both taught papers and a dissertation or thesis and provides opportunities to engage with local communities and governments. Students build on existing skills to critically analyse different views related to environmental challenges and use their insights to address those challenges. The course enables practical research into environmental and societal inter-relationships, with scope to include papers from environmental science, law, and management, fostering connection between theory and practice. Graduates may pursue careers in policy, local government, and iwi or Waitangi Tribunal work.
Course Content
- Analysis of environmental challenges and perspectives
- Dissertation or thesis based on independent research
- Choice of up to 120 points of taught papers
- Opportunities to include papers from environmental science, law, and management
- Community, government, and educational engagement through guest lectures, workshops, and field trips
- Application of theoretical knowledge in practical settings
What you need to know first
Relevant Bachelors level qualification or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environment
Policy
Local Government
Community Engagement
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy analyst (local, regional, national government)
Environmental consultant