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Bachelor of Climate Change with Major in Ecology and Biodiversity The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus, New Zealand

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NZD 40220

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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Climate change is the most pressing environmental issue facing humanity, affecting every facet of the world around us. We urgently need graduates who can lead future climate change solutions in all sectors of society.


Why study the Bachelor of Climate Change?

The Bachelor of Climate Change degree allows students to become an expert in one of a wide range of different major subjects that are needed to develop effective climate change solutions.

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of climate change through the compulsory papers of the degree, including its scientific, social, cultural and economic dimensions. Matauranga Maori is interwoven through the degree and students are taught the importance of valuing different worldviews when trying to develop authentic solutions to the challenges of climate change.



Major: Ecology and Biodiversity

In studying Ecology and Biodiversity you will learn about the distribution, abundance, and biology of organisms and their role in New Zealand’s most important ecosystems.


Why study Ecology and Biodiversity?

The University of Waikato is well known for it's research in restoration of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, taking advantage of our close proximity to the Rotorua lakes, the Waikato River, and peat lakes and wetlands of the Waikato Region. Other areas of research include animal behaviour, Antarctic ecology, estuarine and coastal marine biology, forest ecology, plant and animal physiology, plant systematics, and urban ecology.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
      • English 60%

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    40220

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     Free

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    20000 Per year

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