Master of Climate Change Science and Policy
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Environmental Sustainability
Qualification
Duration
1.5 Years
Total student fees
$15,182
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be able to demonstrate high-level understanding of the interconnected aspects of climate change science and policy, including physical causes, impacts, response measures and strategies in adaptation and mitigation, at local/national/international levels. They will be able to access, critique and apply relevant climate change scientific or policy research methods and evidence to scientific and policy questions, and apply knowledge about communication and behaviour change across cultures particularly with Maori and Pasifika communities. Graduates will be independent thinkers, able to continuously update their understanding and practice in the light of emerging knowledge, and critically reflect on their own knowledge framing. They will understand and demonstrate intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship and policy advice, and be active and engaged global citizens. Graduates will be well prepared to take on analytical and leadership roles in relevant science or policy advice sectors, and some may continue on to doctoral study.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A bachelor s degree in a relevant subject with at least a B grade average in the relevant courses.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1.5 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$10,121 | $15,182 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$17,795 | $26,693 |
| Total | $27,916 | $41,875 |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
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