EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
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Phone: 0800 22 55 348 or email: info@eit.ac.nz
EIT | Te Pūkenga students (ākonga) Jordyn Campbell (left) Tiana Gillett, Holly Bennett and Emily Strong with Environmental Studies Lecturer Chris Thorman (middle).
Turn your passion for the environment into a meaningful career with the Bachelor of Environmental Studies. This degree combines scientific knowledge with practical skill in areas like ecology, conservation, biosecurity, GIS and sustainability to tackle real-world environmental challenges in Aotearoa and beyond.
You will explore how natural systems work, how human actions affect the environment, and how we can monitor, manage, and restore ecosystems.
EIT | Te Pūkenga students (ākonga) Jordyn Campbell (left) Tiana Gillett, Holly Bennett and Emily Strong with Environmental Studies Lecturer Chris Thorman (middle).
Turn your passion for the environment into a meaningful career with the Bachelor of Environmental Studies. This degree combines scientific knowledge with practical skill in areas like ecology, conservation, biosecurity, GIS and sustainability to tackle real-world environmental challenges in Aotearoa and beyond.
You will explore how natural systems work, how human actions affect the environment, and how we can monitor, manage, and restore ecosystems.
In this degree programme, you will learn about ecosystems, conservation issues, sustainable management of land and plant life, as well as the management strategies that promote the conservation of biodiversity and address biosecurity.
As a biodiversity management student, you’ll explore how ecosystems function and support biological diversity, and how managers of biodiversity are responding to increasing concern over the impact of human activities on the planet.
Subject Areas
Please note: This qualification is subject to NZQA approval and accreditation.
Possible job and career opportunities can include:
On completion of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies you may wish to further your knowledge with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
For applicants 20 years or older without any of the above academic criteria, evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, and the ability to undertake tertiary study at degree level is required. In this case the applicant will be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the programme.
Special Conditions
Your enrolment in this programme will be registered with the Unitec qualification.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
For international learners, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
Applications for RPL for a course should be made prior to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start of the course.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Coordinator, Lisa Turnbull, on 06 830 1879 or lmturnbull@eit.ac.nz.
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
In this degree programme, you will learn about ecosystems, conservation issues, sustainable management of land and plant life, as well as the management strategies that promote the conservation of biodiversity and address biosecurity.
As a biodiversity management student, you’ll explore how ecosystems function and support biological diversity, and how managers of biodiversity are responding to increasing concern over the impact of human activities on the planet.
Subject Areas
Please note: This qualification is subject to NZQA approval and accreditation.
Possible job and career opportunities can include:
On completion of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies you may wish to further your knowledge with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
For further information about studying this programme, please contact the International Centre: international@eit.ac.nz
Complete and sign our international student application form at eit.ac.nz/apply-online-international/
We recommend you apply at least 12 weeks before your intended start date. You can apply online at www.immigration.govt.nz
If you have any questions about the process, contact your agent or email visas@eit.ac.nz
Book your flights
When your student visa is approved, book your flights and ensure you meet all government-mandated entry requirements to come to New Zealand. Check the Immigration New Zealand website for the most up-to-date information.
Organise your accommodation
If you haven’t already organised your accommodation, you should now decide which of the accommodation options is most suitable for you. You can find our more about our EIT accommodation options here.
Your International Student Support Officer will contact you after you enrol to keep you up-to-date with anything you need to know, including details about your Orientation, where you will meet your classmates and all about studying at EIT.
If you need any help you can contact our friendly staff at international@eit.ac.nz
