Course details

Summary

The programme is geared towards careers in research, teaching, local and central government, and consultancy. The University's focus on applied teaching and research provides the opportunity to undertake programmes of study that connect topics and applications in a wide range of areas - agriculture, industry, communications, transport, and now, increasingly and essentially, in the management and conservation of our biosphere and its resources, including international rural development issues.

The land and society specialisation is a 240-credit research degree that explores the often complex relationship between human behaviour and the environment we live in. Graduates of this programme will have developed an advanced, multi-disciplinary appreciation of the theory and methods for understanding the interaction of people, societies and their physical and natural environments. They will also have gained comprehensive skills in applying that theory to significant 'real world' problems. This specialisation will enable you to gain new knowledge regarding sociophysical phenomena, critically evaluate information, and communicate this knowledge effectively. Graduates will be equipped with advanced research skills and be capable of high-level research. High achieving graduates will also be well equipped to continue to PhD study should they choose.

Summary of Regulations

• Students are required to complete 240 credits: normally 120 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the relevant master's degree and a thesis worth 120 credits. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
• Students enrolling in thesis only masters are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits.

Careers
Career opportunities include working with national development organisations (such as MFAT), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), consulting and advisory services.

Entry criteria

For 240 credit Masters (thesis and exam): a relevant degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

For 120 credit Masters (thesis only): a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One or its equivalent (or higher).

They should also have obtained an overall CAE score of 176, with no individual component less than 169; PTE of 58 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 50; Lincoln University English Language of GCAE or LU EL 70%; NZCEL of Level 5 (Academic or Professional Endorsement).