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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Sustainable Development Goals - Environmental Sustainability (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Sustainable Development Goals - Environmental Sustainability (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $39,480 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Practicum

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2023 2023-05-01
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 01-May-2024 2024-05-01

Overview

Master of Sustainable Development Goals - Environmental Sustainability

This qualification at Massey will give you an advanced grounding in the theory, practice, and application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability.

The Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Environmental Sustainability) is a 180-credit taught degree focusing on the theory and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The program addresses the most pressing imperative facing humanity and the planet: sustainability. This degree is unique in Australasia.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

The SDGs are the UN’s ambitious macro-level plan for humankind’s development and sustainability. 

The goals address global challenges including those related to poverty and inequality, climate and environmental degradation, prosperity, peace, and justice.

Real-world research

The final 60-credit component of your degree is a research practicum

You’ll identify an organization with which to work towards policies or practices guided by the SDG framework in environmental sustainability. 

You’ll then conduct research on, and analyze the environmental sustainability work undertaken by that organization.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,640

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,344
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,160
Tuition 1 person $39,480

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
  • Proof of the name change
  • High School graduation certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • English Language proficiency
  • A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
  • Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
20
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not have the entry requirements

Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

 English TestEnglish for Academic Purposes 1 English for Academic Purposes 2
English EntryIELTS5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above)5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above)
iBT TOEFL40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing)50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing)
PTE38 overall46 overall
Cambridge English155165
Entry pointDurationExit
EAP110 weeksFoundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall
EAP210 weeksDirect entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall

Academic background and requirement

To enter the Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Environmental Sustainability) you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a grade average of at least B (70%-74.99%) in the highest level courses. 

Career opportunities

  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental agent
  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • University Lecturer

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