Master of Applied Science

Entry criteria

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Requirements for either general admission, special admission/discretionary admission, or any additional Programme specific requirements
• English language requirements
• Access to a computer and internet access

Whakaurunga Whānui | General Admission

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Domestic Applicants

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with a grade average of B- or higher; OR
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised* as being equivalent to a bachelor's degree or equivalent; AND
• Evidence of English language competency.
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words) outlining your academic background, relevant experiences, research interests, and motivations for applying for this programme. Interviews may be conducted to ascertain candidate suitability.

*Relevant Discipline- May include Science Degree, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Zoology, Ecology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Sustainability management etc. If you have a degree in a slightly different discipline, you must provide evidence of relevant work history.

International Applicants

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline* with a grade average of B- or higher; OR
• Evidence of English language competency.
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words) outlining your academic background, relevant experiences, research interests, and motivations for applying for this programme. Interviews may be conducted to ascertain candidate suitability.

*Relevant Discipline- May include Science Degree, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Zoology, Ecology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Sustainability management etc. If you have a degree in a slightly different discipline, you must provide evidence of relevant work history.

Whakaurunga Motuhake | Special Admission

Domestic Applicants

Applicants must have:

• Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the course is to commence; AND
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. Evidence as per below should be included in the application:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing details of any work experience, previous study, and/or other relevant activities.
  • Academic transcripts of tertiary-level qualifications achieved by the applicant.
  • Evidence of English language competency where English is not a first language.
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words) outlining your academic background, relevant experiences, research interests, and motivations for applying for this programme.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in related field. Evidence includes work contract/s.
• Two written work references.

International Applicants

Applicants must have:

• Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the course is to commence; AND
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. Evidence as per below should be included in the application:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing details of any work experience, previous study, and/or other relevant activities.
  • Academic transcripts of tertiary-level qualifications achieved by the applicant.
  • Evidence of English language competency where English is not a first language.
• Provide a Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words) outlining your academic background, relevant experiences, research interests, and motivations for applying for this programme.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in related field. Evidence includes work contract/s.
• Two written work references.

Whakaurunga Tautui | Programme Specific Requirements

There are no course specific requirements.