Master of Environmental Studies
Build on your Bachelor's degree and learn more about what shapes our environment so you can help find effective solutions to environmental problems.
The people you work with and learn from are an important part of your studies. Learn who the teaching staff are and hear what the programme is like.
Academic staff
The Environmental Studies team are passionate about what we do, enjoy teaching, and work to support Environmental Studies students to develop the skills needed to make a difference. We are award-winning researchers, and we bring our research and community connections into our teaching.
- Dr Amanda ThomasDr Amanda Thomas—Political ecology, feminist geographies, environmental democracy
- Dr Brendon BlueDr Brendon Blue—Human geography, sociology and social studies of science and technology, environmental politics
- Dr Wokje AbrahamseDr Wokje Abrahamse—Human behaviour, environmental psychology
- Dr Vincent (Billy) van UitregtDr Vincent (Billy) van Uitregt—Indigenous epistemologies, ecocultural relationships, water policies
Stories
Chantal Mawer
Researcher/Analyst for the Waitangi Tribunal
The Master of Environmental Studies programme gave me an opportunity to learn about the challenges facing our planet and the different ways that we can respond.
Developing skills
My Master’s gave me the fundamental tools and connections to enter the workforce, and provided me with crucial critical thinking skills. If you’re looking for a broad understanding of the environment and the world we live in, this is a great qualification for you.
Community in unexpected spaces
I've always been interested in how people interact with the natural and built environments around them. My thesis focused on the role that suburban shopping malls in Aotearoa can—and do—play as community spaces.
A myriad of career options
Since graduating, I've worked in an analyst role at Te Arawhiti—The Office for Māori Crown Relations, working in both the Takutai Moana and Treaty Settlements spaces. I'm now a researcher/analyst at the Waitangi Tribunal. The programme is so broad that you have a wide range of fields that you can work across.
People and place
I love living here despite not being a ‘city person’—I'm originally from Taupō. I really enjoy the compactness of the city, the ability to bike and walk everywhere, and the opportunities for adventures right on your doorstep. I have been really lucky to find an amazing community here.
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