University
University of CanterburyBachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
4 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
This degree will give you skills and the practical learning you will need to address the pressing environmental issues we face — in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
Various disciplines of science intersect in this programme to create a layered understanding of complex sustainability challenges we face — for example in freshwater resources, marine contamination, coastal erosion, biosecurity, natural disasters, and climate change. You will assess impacts resulting from disasters, ecological change, and human activity.
The BEnvSci(Hons) is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliver environmental practitioners for roles in industry, government, education and research, and the community.
What will my study involve?- This degree combines mātauranga Māori and scientific knowledge to broaden your understanding and approach to environmental issues, using Ki Uta ki Tai | From the Mountains to the Sea — the full journey and interconnectedness of the natural world.
- Lab and field-based learning, with 400 hours of work experience.
- Courses cover a variety of subjects to customise your degree with the issues you are most passionate about.
- ENVR101 Introduction to Environmental Science
- BIOL112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
- GEOG106 Global Environmental Change
- SCIE101 Science, Society and Me
- STAT101 Statistics 1
- CHEM111 Chemical Principles and Processes OR CHEM114 Foundations of Chemistry
- ENVR209 Environmental Science and Resource Management
- ENVR210 Practical Environmental Science and Management
- BIOL274 Principles of Ecology
- ENVR302 Carbon and Environmental Change
- ENVR303 Mātāpuna Kai and Environmental Science
- PSYC341 Environmental Psychology
- ENVR411 Case Studies in Environmental Science
- ENVR415 Assessing and Communicating Environmental Effects and Risks
- ENVR481 Environmental Science Research Project
- Ancient Greek
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Latin
- Russian
- Spanish
- Te Reo Māori
- Antarctic Studies courses
- Biological Science courses
- Biochemistry courses
- Chemistry courses
- Geography courses
- Geology courses
- Mathematics courses
- Psychology courses
- Statistics courses
- Water Science and Management courses
- Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity
- Environmental Change
- Environmental Contamination
- Environmental Hazards and Disasters
- Freshwater
- Sustainable Coasts
Entry criteria
To enrol in the degree, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Recommended preparationThe BEnvSci(Hons) is open to anyone with entry to the University.
While no particular background is required, secondary school subjects such as biology, chemistry, geography, and sustainability are good preparation. Most important is a passion for the environment and our role as kaitiaki protectors of our natural world.
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