Environmental Studies
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year unless otherwise specified.
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This subject is taught by the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.
Overview
If your interests in the natural world are diverse, and your passions for them are strong, a major in Environmental Studies is for you. You can study a range of topics from Architecture to Maori Resource Management, from Antarctica to urban land use.
This multidisciplinary nature is reflected in the wide range of courses with environmental content offered for the degree, including courses in Architecture, Biological Sciences, Design, Earth Sciences, Law, Economics, Geography, Maori Studies, Marine Biology, Political Science or Public Policy.
This range reflects the breadth and depth of expertise at Victoria, and Victoria's recognition of the importance of environmental issues to our future. The growth in environmental awareness creates many career opportunities in local and national government and the private sector.
Environmental Studies courses can be put towards a major in Environmental Studies and pairs well with many other disciplines as a double major.One course also forms part of the BA major in Maori Resource Management. Environmental Studies will add an environmental element useful to many careers.
Undergraduate Information
BSc major requirements
Environmental Studies
- GEOG 111, 112, ENVI 114, STAT 193
- ENVI 214, 222, PUBL 207, and one approved 100- or 200-level course
- ENVI 314 and two approved 300-level courses
A list of approved courses is included in the Environmental Studies Prospectus.
Postgraduate Information
Please visit our postgraduate study pages for information about postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Studies.
Career Opportunities
The skills that you can learn in Environmental Studies are relevant to a number of career paths. This might include careers that specialise in the environment, such as environmental policy, planning, or management.
Alternatively, it might include careers that make use of the thinking and research skills that you can build up in the Environmental Studies programme.
It should be noted however, that in order to gain employment in the field of environmental management, it is generally necessary to gain postgraduate qualifications.
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
Environmental Studies courses are taught within the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Cotton Building, blocks A and B.
School Office
Phone: +64 4 463 6108
Email: geo-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz
Related Subjects and Careers
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Conservation |
List of Courses
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| 100 Level Courses |
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ENVI 114 – Environment and Resources: the Foundations |
| 200 Level Courses |
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ENVI 214 – Environment and Resources: New Zealand Perspectives |
ENVI 222 – Ecology and Environment |
| 300 Level Courses |
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ENVI 314 – Advanced Environment and Resources: Global Issues |
GEOG 313 – Geographies of New Zealand |