Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A New Zealand university entrance qualification or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge, matauranga Maori and understanding of the natural processes and anthropogenic impacts that contribute to environmental change. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the concepts, data collection, analysis methods, use and ownership of data and problem solving techniques for Environmental Science. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of frameworks used for environmental decision-making and the cultural, Treaty, ethical, economic and societal factors that impact on decision making and have effective teamwork and communication skills. They will have an understanding of biculturalism in the context of Environmental Science and have completed 400 hours of work integrated learning. They will have undertaken research and produced an honours dissertation. They will be prepared for employment as Environmental Scientists in the public and private sectors within and beyond New Zealand.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
$57,000
Median earnings one year after study
$64,000
Median earnings two years after study
$77,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
90%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships
Provided by:
Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust
Website:
https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Sources
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