Learn from highly regarded academics who are experts in their fields. You'll also hear from guest lecturers who are experienced professionals in environmental planning, economics, policy, law, politics, ethics and indigenous development.

Environmental Studies connects with Geography and Development Studies as well as Māori Studies, Public Policy, Law, and Management. You can study the subject at postgraduate level from a science, commerce, or arts background.

Because you’ll study with students from a variety of disciplines and professions, you’ll broaden your own understanding through their different viewpoints and experiences.

Make connections with the organisations that form the policy, conduct the research, and create the spaces we live in. In the capital city you can take advantage of the University's relationships with the central government policy world and major research institutes like the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute.

You can choose to complete a one-year Postgraduate Diploma or a two-year Master's that will include a thesis. Both programmes offer you the flexibility to choose the courses that best suit your interests and career goals.

If you are interested in creating a better environment and have a Bachelor's degree with a B+ average in a relevant subject (or B for the PGDip), then postgraduate Environmental Studies is ideal for you. If you don't have a degree but have significant relevant experience, you may also be able to enrol in one of the programmes.

If you do well in your Master's research you'll be able to apply to do a PhD.

A PhD is the highest academic qualification offered by the University. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics in the Wellington Faculty of Science.

As a PhD candidate you’ll also be supported by the Faculty of Graduate Research.

Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues.

You'll have opportunities to attend frequent seminars and workshops from overseas experts and environmental activists and take part in lively discussions about New Zealand's environmental policies.

You'll also get your own workspace alongside other postgraduate students.

The Postgraduate Students' Association can give you information and provides a voice for you on campus.

Once you graduate, you will be able to contribute to environmental practice, both in New Zealand and around the world. The skills you'll develop are relevant to many careers, including environmental policy, planning and management.

Many students have gone on to work in places like the Ministry for the Environment, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and regional or city councils. You might join a non-governmental organisation (NGO), a corporation, an iwi organisation or become an environmental business consultant or social entrepreneur.