MSc and MA

The School of Environment offers Masters Programmes in:

• Environmental Management (MSc)
• Environmental Science (MSc)
• Geography (MSc and MA)
• Geology (MSc)
• Applied Geology (MSc)
• Geophysics (MSc)

A masters degree requires the successful completion of a 120 point research thesis. Thesis topics may be drawn from a wide range of areas and are chosen in consultation with a supervisor and the Masters Adviser.

The MA in Geography is also available as a 240-point (two-year) programme. For more information visit the Faculty of Arts website.

All students who are intending to enrol in the Masters Programme are encouraged to consult the school's Masters Adviser.

Masters Adviser
Doctor Jay Gao
Room 201.681
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85184
Email: jg.gao@auckland.ac.nz

For Master of Science
A completed BSc (Hons) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the appropriate subject, or equivalent. You will need to have achieved a GPA of 4 - which is equivalent to a B- average.

For Master of Arts
A completed BA (Hons) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in the appropriate subject, or equivalent. You will need to have achieved a GPA of 4 - which is equivalent to a B- average.

All students will also need the approval of a supervisor for your proposed thesis project. Before you commence enrolment you should discuss your options with the Masters Adviser and potential supervisers. It is important to commence discussions about your project well in advance of applying to the masters programme.

• ENVMGT 796A and 796B: Environmental Management Masters Thesis
• ENVSCI 796A and 796B: Environmental Science Masters Thesis
• GEOG 796A and 796B: Geography Masters Thesis
• GEOLOGY 796A and 796B: Geology Masters Thesis
• GEOLOGY 795A and 795B: Applied Geology Masters Thesis
• GEOPHYS 796A and 796B: Geophysics Masters Thesis