The BA (Environmental Studies) focuses on understanding the relationship between human society and the natural environment.

You will:

• Explore environmental issues from social, cultural, economic, and scientific perspectives
• Learn to think critically about sustainability
• Study real-world environmental challenges

 

Why Study Environmental Studies at Massey?

• Understand the connection between people and environment
• Develop critical thinking on sustainability issues
• Study across multiple disciplines (arts + science + policy)
• Create a customised degree based on your interests

 

Programme Structure (Environmental Studies)

Core Environmental Courses

Students choose from key foundational subjects:

• Environmental Planning
• Society, Environment and Place
• Geographic Data & GIS

Key Subject Courses

• Environmental Issues (climate change, pollution, biodiversity)
• Environmental Solutions
• Sustainable Development Strategies
• Society, Climate Change & Environment

Elective Topics

• Environmental Philosophy
• Resource Conservation
• Anthropocene & sustainability futures

Degree Requirements

• At least 5 courses at 300-level (advanced level)
• Includes core + electives + BA general courses

 

Key Topics Covered

• Climate change & sustainability
• Environmental policy and planning
• Human-environment interaction
• Resource management
• Social and cultural perspectives on environment

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

• Environmental Studies (major)

Students can combine with:

• Geography
• Sociology
• Politics
• Economics

 

Highlights

• Interdisciplinary (arts + environment + policy)
• Flexible (online + campus)
• Customisable degree structure
• Focus on real-world environmental challenges
• Growing global demand for sustainability professionals

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Environmental Sector:

• Environmental Policy Advisor
• Sustainability Consultant
• Resource Management Officer

Government & NGOs:

• Environmental Planner
• Climate Policy Analyst

Community & Development:

• NGO roles
• Conservation programmes

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Strong focus on:
  • Climate change
  • Sustainability
  • Indigenous (M?ori) perspectives
• Expanded online study options for international students