Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Do you want to do your part for the environment? This degree will give you skills and the practical learning you'll need to address the pressing environmental issues we face - in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

BEnvSci(Hons)

Domestic Fees

$7,316 per year / $29,264 total

International Fees

$37,000 per year / $148,000 total

About this course

Do you want to do your part for the environment? This degree will give you skills and the practical learning you'll 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 impact resulting from disasters, ecological change, and human activity.

The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours 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.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The 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.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Extensive practical experience in work and field settings.
Only accredited degree in environmental sciences in Aotearoa, with eligibility for semi-professional accreditation from the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).
Graduates are in demand for their ability to identify, monitor, and solve a variety of problems associated with the environment. They help advise on sustainability, environmental risks, and environmental aspirations.
Graduates will be ready for roles such as consultants, policy analysts, disaster and crisis response management, and researchers for contamination, pollution, and invasive species, and more.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.