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15 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Environmental Policy, Governance and Social Justice
In this Environmental Policy, Governance and Social Justice programme at University of Canterbury, you will learn how to respond to sustainability and social equity issues with actionable change.

Water Science and Management
This Water Science and Management programme at University of Canterbury helps people begin or progress their career in water science and management.

Environmental Change (Hons)
Examine the long-term effects of human exploitation and activity on the environmentwith the Environmental Change (Hons) course from University of Canterbury.

Sustainable Business, Enterprise and Economics
This Sustainable Business, Enterprise and Economics programme at University of Canterbury covers everything from sustainable products, production, shipping, and marketing, through to influencing changes in customer spending habits.

Environmental Science (Hons)
The Environmental Science (Hons) degree from University of Canterbury will give you skills and the practical learning you will need to address the pressing environmental issues we face — in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

Sustainable Coasts (Hons)
With more than half of the world’s population living in coastal zones, many nations are dependent on the ocean to sustain life and economy. In this Sustainable Coasts (Hons) course from University of Canterbury, you will learn how to manage our coastal and marine resources.

Water and Environmental Systems Engineering (Hons)
Studying this Water and Environmental Systems Engineering (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury will train you to integrate the built environment with the natural environment to help supply clean, quality water to households, agriculture, and industry, and process wastewater in a less environmentally damaging way.

Environmental Contamination (Hons)
The Environmental Contamination (Hons) course from University of Canterbury offers practical learning in identifying contaminants and their source, analysing their impact, and developing strategies to prevent further exposure.

Geology
Learn to monitor, predict, and assess hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis with the Geology course from University of Canterbury.

Social and Environmental Sustainability
The Social and Environmental Sustainability programme at University of Canterbury explores the biggest problems we face globally, from pollution and climate change to world hunger.

Business and Sustainability
Sustainability is an important issue and more people are holding businesses accountable with their impact on the environment and climate change. The Business and Sustainability programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Environmental Hazards and Disasters (Hons)
Examine the earth science systems that lead to natural disaster events with the Environmental Hazards and Disasters (Hons) major from University of Canterbury.

Forestry Science
Combine core science courses with management, commerce, and technology with the Forestry Science programme from University of Canterbury.

Freshwater (Hons)
Learn theoretical and applied skills in hydrological science and sustainable management with the Freshwater (Hons) course from University of Canterbury.

Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity (Hons)
The Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity (Hons) course from University of Canterbury investigates the impact of change and human activity on the natural processes of our ecosystems.