The Degree of Master of Environmental Science – MEnvSci

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:

either

a the Degree of Bachelor of Science in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 A student who has not completed all the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in a relevant subject but who, for that degree, has:

a no more than 15 points left to complete

and

b achieved a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II

may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be admitted to this degree. The requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Environmental Science. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses for the Degree of Master of Environmental Science will not be permitted until they have been completed. The Degree of Master of Environmental Science will not be awarded until the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science have been completed.

Note: Relevant subjects may include chemistry, biology, earth sciences, environmental science, geography or geology.

3 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.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Environmental Science Schedule.

6 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.

7 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.

8 a The research project or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The research project or thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The research project or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Science.

10 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Science that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.