Postgraduate Certificate in Land and Society
Society
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain a multi-disciplinary appreciation for how people and societies interact with their environments and develop practical skills to solve real-world problems.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand interactions between people, society, and the environment
Develop an advanced, multi-disciplinary understanding of how humans interact with their physical and natural environments.
Critical analysis and evaluation
Be able to critically evaluate information on socio-physical phenomena, integrating theory and practical application.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Land and Society is a specialised, advanced programme exploring the interaction of humanity with physical and natural environments. It equips students with both theoretical understanding and practical application in socio-physical phenomena, promoting critical evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research skills, and problem-solving. Graduates can apply their learning in real-world scenarios or use this certificate as a stepping stone towards a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree.
Course Content
- Advanced theory in resource studies
- Quantitative social science research methods
- Qualitative social science research methods
- Mana Kaitiaki (Māori resource management)
- Advanced social psychology of wellbeing
Entry Requirements
Completion of 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, additional English language requirements apply.
Build towards these roles
Social researcherPolicy advisorEnvironmental plannerCommunity development officer
Build skills in these industries
Social researchEnvironmental planningCommunity development
