Bachelor of Climate Change
Environment
A course by
University of Waikato
A multidisciplinary bachelor's degree equipping graduates to address climate change through scientific, social, cultural, economic, and policy perspectives, preparing leaders for climate action and sustainability across diverse sectors.
NZ$8,290
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Scientific Understanding
Develop a firm understanding of the scientific basis of climate change, including mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Gain a holistic view of climate change impacts on the environment, economy, society, and politics.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Climate Change at the University of Waikato prepares students to tackle the critical global issue of climate change by exploring its scientific foundations, environmental impacts, policy responses, and social dimensions. The programme integrates Mātauranga Māori and Indigenous worldviews, and culminates in a multidisciplinary group project in collaboration with external organisations, developing real-world solutions for a low-carbon future. Graduates are equipped for environmentally focused careers requiring critical thinking, cross-disciplinary expertise, and cultural competency.
Course Content
- Introduction to Climate Change Science
- Critical Social Science Research: The Crisis of Climate Change
- Arts Activism in a Changing Environment
- Introduction to Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies: The Climate Change Crisis
- The World of Data or Data Analytics with Business Applications
- Climate Change Modelling, Impacts and Adaptation
- Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Responses to Climate Change
- Multidisciplinary group project on climate change solutions
- Electives tailored to student's major
- Economic, health, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and built environment climate impacts
- Policy and legal frameworks for climate change
Entry Requirements
NCEA University Entrance or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Sustainability advisorAnthropologistBiodiversity ManagementClimate action specialistCommunity educatorData analystEcologistEconomistEnvironmental ScientistForeign Affairs AdvisorMedia advisor
