Te Aho Pūtaiao: Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi
Subject area
Ecology and Evolution
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$20,340
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Te Aho Pūtaiao: Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Level 7) provides a balance of Māori and western knowledge, rangahau, theory and practice. It illustrates that mātauranga Māori and western knowledge have important roles within the environment field and can be complimentary to each other. Graduates of this qualification will be able to utilise their skills and knowledge to provide a range of solutions and processes for environmental concerns for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.
The purpose of this programme and qualification is to provide whānau, hapū and iwi, with graduates who can:
- Fulfil kaupapa Māori based environmental positions within whānau, hapū and iwi;
- Fulfil kaupapa Māori based environmental positions within regional and national entities;
- Pursue a career in the fields of environment, environmental science and resource management;
- Progress to higher levels of qualifications.
The target tauira groups includes tauira direct from school with university entrance and mature tauira changing employment direction. Mature tauira who are interested in the environment and wish to gain an undergraduate qualification.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must meet set entry criteria. These are minimum requirements an applicant must meet to gain entry into a programme including processes for exceptions where applicants do not meet the general entry requirements. Entry criteria are as follows: a. NCEA Level 3: as defined by NZQA at the time of enrolment, OR b. Successful completion of an approved Level 4 or higher programme from the New Zealand Qualifications framework in Taiao or related subject, OR c. Special Admission (AES) maybe be granted, where a tauira is 20 years of age and over; and can show sufficient evidence of experience, or knowledge to successfully undertake the programme of study in Taiao. This will be evidenced bythe submission of a portfolio of evidence, and an sitting a pre-entry assessment. Applicants who have graduated with the Te Aka Putaiao (Kaupae 5) shall gain entery into the degree programme with Credit Transfer or four kowae ako. TAI571, TAI572, TAI573 and TAI574 (Semester One kowae ako.) Students who have completed some kowae ako in Te Aka Putaiao, but not all will, be considered on a case by case basis.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,780 | $20,340 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$14,798 | $44,394 |
| Total | $21,578 | $64,734 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
82%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 3063285
Fax: (07) 3063285
Email: wiremu.doherty@wananga.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wananga.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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