Known for its ground-breaking research, the Department of Environmental Science is part of science at AUT.
Our programmes range from applied conservation and environmental studies to marine biology. The ability to understand issues about environmental resources and applying knowledge and research in practice are important components of this discipline.
Undergraduate study in environmental science will give you a solid grounding in this area.
The Department of Environmental Science offers a range of postgraduate degrees:
The Department of Environmental Science is known for its ground-breaking research. Using a holistic Earth system science approach, our research unravels the ecological and social processes that connect terrestrial with aquatic ecosystems.
More about our researchAssociate Professor Kay C. Vopel
Head of Environmental Science
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 6461