The GradDipArts (Environmental Studies) is a bridging qualification that allows students with any bachelor’s degree to gain an Environmental Studies major equivalent.

You will:

• Study the relationship between society and the environment
• Explore environmental issues from:
  • Scientific
  • Social
  • Cultural
  • Economic perspectives
• Develop critical thinking on sustainability and global challenges

 

Why Study Environmental Studies at Massey?

• Understand the big picture of environmental challenges
• Study across multiple disciplines (policy + society + environment)
• Tailor your degree based on your interests
• Strong foundation for postgraduate study (MA, PGDip)

 

Programme Structure (Environmental Studies)

Core / Compulsory Options

(Choose 30 credits from core subjects)

• Resource Conservation and Sustainability
• Society, Climate Change and the Environment

Key Subject Courses

• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Philosophy
• Environmental Solutions

Topics Covered

• Climate change & sustainability
• Resource conservation
• Environmental policy and governance
• Human-environment interaction
• Indigenous and community-based approaches

 

Disciplines / Specialisation

• Environmental Studies (endorsement/major equivalent)

You can customise with electives in:

• Geography
• Sociology
• Policy
• Economics

 

Pathway After Completion

Graduates can progress to:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
• Master of Arts (Environmental Studies or related fields)

 

Highlights

• Fast-track into environmental field (1 year)
• No prior environmental background required
• Flexible (online + campus)
• Interdisciplinary learning approach
• Strong pathway to postgraduate study

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Environmental & Sustainability:

• Sustainability Advisor
• Environmental Policy Assistant
• Resource Management Officer

Government & NGOs:

• Environmental Analyst
• Community Sustainability Coordinator

Further Study Leads To:

• Environmental Consultant
• Policy Specialist
• Researcher

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Strong focus on:
  • Climate change
  • Sustainability
  • Indigenous perspectives
• Expansion of online learning options
• Interdisciplinary approach combining:
  • Society + environment + policy

 

Special Requirements

• No 100-level prerequisite required for this specialisation
• Some elective subjects may require prerequisites
• Not all courses available every year