Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment)

Summary

Are you passionate about the environment and want to help protect it for future generations? You can make a difference to the world with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environment.

This qualification will prepare you for a career in central or local government, or public and private organisations. You will be able to work in areas such as: planning, resource and environmental management, research, environmental education.

What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will be able to:

• recognise and analyse the causes of environmental problems
• apply environmental principles and legislation to practical situations involving the protection and use of natural resources
• evaluate policy and management approaches to resolve environmental problems
• contribute to identifying and implementing effective actions to achieve sustainable environmental outcomes.

Career opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for a career in central or local government, public and private organisations, and working in planning, resource and environmental management, research, consultancy or environmental education.

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.

Study pathways

If you already have a degree you may be interested in our graduate certificate and diploma in sustainable management.