Master of Environmental Policy and Management
Master of Environmental Policy and Management
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Taught Master's
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Duration
1.5 years full-time
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Credits
180
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Location
Lincoln University Campus or Online
Finding strategies to reduce our impact on our environment is one of the most important issues we face. The Master of Environmental Policy and Management will prepare you to make a significant impact as you search for solutions. Get ready to make a difference as you acquire advanced analysis skills as part of this taught master's degree.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
Get ready to make a difference as you acquire advanced research and analysis skills as part of this Master's degree.
You will develop a balanced understanding of the socio-cultural, political and economic contexts that affect environmental management, and learn how these form part of decision-making.
How you’ll grow
- Gain advanced knowledge and skills in critical evaluation, problem-solving and communication.
- Hone the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and issues.
- Be able to confidently explore and interpret environmental governance and the range of policy, planning and management approaches.
Career opportunities
The Master of Environmental Policy and Management (MEPM) equips you with the skills for high-level environmental policy and management positions with government agencies, regional councils, environmental and business consultancies, industry organisations, businesses, non-governmental organisations and advocacy groups.
Please note, the MEPM is a taught master's qualification and therefore does not have the research component required for progression to a PhD. For more information on a research master's in a similar area, please see the Master of Applied Science – Environmental Management.
This taught masters programme has challenged my thinking and changed my perspectives on sustainability. I now have the confidence to tackle a variety of complex issues with a wide sustainability lens and challenge the status quo.
Georgina Blane
Master of Environmental Policy and Management
Programme information
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the Schedule of Courses for the MEPM over three semesters (18 months of study).
What's it going to cost?
The Master of Environmental Policy and Management is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Critically analyse and synthesise theoretical concepts and conceptual frameworks to evaluate environmental policy and management frameworks, approaches and practices.
- Interpret and assess the relationship between environmental sciences, policy and management.
- Appraise the legal, political, institutional, economic and socio-cultural contexts into which environmental policy and management intervene.
Skills
- Research, analyse and competently argue from evidence.
- Effectively deploy theory and concepts to evaluate and design alternative policy and management frameworks, approaches and practices.
- Problem solve by applying knowledge to new situations.
- Analyse and synthesise issues from interdisciplinary and multi-scale perspectives.
- Effectively communicate in oral and written formats in a range of contexts and to different audiences.
- Work effectively independently and in a group.
Values
- Appreciate gender, cultural, ethnicity and equity issues and perspectives.
- Be reflective of one’s own values.
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Entry requirements
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the Schedule of Courses for the MEPM over three semesters (18 months of study).
What's it going to cost?
The Master of Environmental Policy and Management is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Critically analyse and synthesise theoretical concepts and conceptual frameworks to evaluate environmental policy and management frameworks, approaches and practices.
- Interpret and assess the relationship between environmental sciences, policy and management.
- Appraise the legal, political, institutional, economic and socio-cultural contexts into which environmental policy and management intervene.
Skills
- Research, analyse and competently argue from evidence.
- Effectively deploy theory and concepts to evaluate and design alternative policy and management frameworks, approaches and practices.
- Problem solve by applying knowledge to new situations.
- Analyse and synthesise issues from interdisciplinary and multi-scale perspectives.
- Effectively communicate in oral and written formats in a range of contexts and to different audiences.
- Work effectively independently and in a group.
Values
- Appreciate gender, cultural, ethnicity and equity issues and perspectives.
- Be reflective of one’s own values.
Programme Structure
You’ll complete two compulsory courses (40 credits), one in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2.
You will also complete four or more courses (80 credits) chosen from a core list, plus up to three elective courses (60 credits) from the Master's degree courses offered across the university.
The Master of Environmental Management can be completed fully online, but please note that the range of courses to select from will be limited. A course advisor can help you select your online elective options.
Find out more about studying online.
Compulsory Courses
Choose at least four of the following courses:
- ERST 601 - Advanced Theory in Resource Studies 20 credits
- ERST 620 - Advanced Environmental Management Systems 20 credits
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment 20 credits
- ERST 631 - Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy 20 credits
- ERST 632 - Economics in Environmental Policy 20 credits
- ERST 636 - Aspects of Sustainability: An International Perspective 20 credits
- LWST 602 - Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law 20 credits
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) 20 credits
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
Compulsory courses:
Choose at least four of the following courses:
- ERST 620 - Advanced Environmental Management Systems 20 credits
- ERST 631 - Environmental Sciences in Environmental Policy 20 credits
- ERST 632 - Economics in Environmental Policy 20 credits
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment 20 credits
- LWST 602 - Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law 20 credits
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) 20 credits
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
If you’re not sure whether you want to commit to a Master of Environmental Policy and Management, you can opt to staircase your degree.
This means starting with either a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science OR Environmental Management (one semester, three papers), OR a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science or Environmental Management (two semesters, six papers).
You can gain a Master of Environmental Policy and Management with only one more year of course work (after a Postgraduate Certificate) or one semester more (after a Postgraduate Diploma).
A course advisor can assist you to select your courses and plan your degree.
Programme contacts
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