Bachelor of Environment and Society
Bachelor of Environment and Society
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 20 Feb 2023
Semester 2 - 17 Jul 2023
November Summer School - 13 Nov 2023
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Credits
360
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Is there a more pressing question today than how we can live more collaboratively and restoratively with our planet? If you’re looking for a degree to prepare you to make a positive difference and help to address global social, environmental and indigenous issues, this is it.
NOTE: This programme will be closed to new enrolments from 2023 onwards but watch this space for information on similar study options in 2024.
Our world faces many challenges. To analyse and design solutions for them requires skilled critical thinkers with the appropriate knowledge, alongside multi-disciplinary expertise and determination.
This degree focuses on the global issues that really matter. Flexibility is built into the programme, with the option to include an additional major in areas like water management, parks, outdoor recreation, commerce, tourism and marketing.
How you’ll grow
- Gain the critical skills and analytical abilities to understand and confront environmental issues.
- Expand your appreciation of diverse historical, sociological, geographical, philosophical and psychological perspectives.
- Cultivate the wide-ranging critical thinking skills that are in high demand with employers everywhere.
- Nurture your abilities to create, promote and extend positive societal change.
Career opportunities
Your expertise will be highly sought-after in social and environmental planning, policy development and analysis, water management, land-use and resource planning, indigenous engagement and more.
Lincoln’s Bachelor of Environment and Society helped me develop my interests in ecology and psychology into something I can put to use to making a practical difference. This degree is ideal for anyone with multiple interests and a passion for making the world a better place.
Zee Hammond-Walker
Bachelor of Environment and Society
Programme information
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
*If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Computing
- English
- Geography / Social Studies
- Māori Studies
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at the 100 level
- Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
- Meet the requirements of at least one of the named Bachelor of Environment and Society majors unless otherwise approved.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
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Entry requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
*If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Computing
- English
- Geography / Social Studies
- Māori Studies
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Regulations and Fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at the 100 level
- Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
- Meet the requirements of at least one of the named Bachelor of Environment and Society majors unless otherwise approved.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
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Additional major
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
Programme Structure
Year 1
First semester courses
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First semester courses
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Society, Culture and Environment
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Second semester courses
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Second semester courses
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{{ 'SOCI 117' | except-last-word }} {{ 'SOCI 117' | last-word }}
Introduction to New Zealand Government and Public Policy
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Year 2
First semester courses
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First semester courses
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{{ 'SOCI 204' | except-last-word }} {{ 'SOCI 204' | last-word }}
Research Methods
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Second semester courses
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Second semester courses
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{{ 'LINC 201' | except-last-word }} {{ 'LINC 201' | last-word }}
Sustainable Futures
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Year 3
First semester courses
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First semester courses
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Second semester courses
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Second semester courses
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
This degree structure is indicative only. A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.
Programme contacts

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