-
University Calendar
- 2022 Calendar updates
- Key University dates
- General information
- Statutes and regulations and their application
- Academic and general statutes and regulations
-
Programme regulations
- A-Z List
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- Creative Arts and Industries
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering
- Law
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Science
- Conjoint Degrees
- Other Programmes
- Other University Courses
- General Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Higher Doctorates
- Foundation Studies
- Interfaculty Programmes
- Courses
- Micro-credentials
- University personnel
- 2022 Calendar: PDF Version
- Calendar and Transition Handbook archive
Regulations - Science
The Degree of Master of Environmental Science – MEnvSci
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:
a the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II in Environmental Science, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
b any prerequisites for the courses in the subject area in which they wish to enrol.
Note: Relevant subjects may include environmental science, geography, biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geology.
Duration and Total Points Value
2 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total value of 180 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
3 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.
Structure and Content
4 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Environmental Science Schedule.
5 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses in order to enrol in ENVSCI 794.
6 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Thesis / Research Project
7 a The thesis or research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.
b The thesis or research project topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment.
c The thesis or research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Reassignment
8 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Science.
Honours
9 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2022.
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENVSCI 701, 705
at least 30 points from ENVSCI 703, 704, 706–738, MARINE 707
up to a further 30 points from EARTHSCI 705, 720, ENVMGT 742, 744, GEOG 730, 745–749, 771, MARINE 703, other approved 700 level courses
90 points: ENVSCI 794 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVSCI 711
at least 90 points from ENVSCI 701, 703–707, 713–738, MARINE 707
up to a further 45 points from EARTHSCI 705, 720, ENVMGT 742, 744, GEOG 730, 745–749, 771, MARINE 703 or approved 700 level courses
30 points: ENVSCI 790 Research Project
-
University Calendar
- 2022 Calendar updates
- Key University dates
- General information
- Statutes and regulations and their application
- Academic and general statutes and regulations
-
Programme regulations
- A-Z List
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- Creative Arts and Industries
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering
- Law
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Science
- Conjoint Degrees
- Other Programmes
- Other University Courses
- General Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Higher Doctorates
- Foundation Studies
- Interfaculty Programmes
- Courses
- Micro-credentials
- University personnel
- 2022 Calendar: PDF Version
- Calendar and Transition Handbook archive