Master of Marine Conservation

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All our courses are offered online at the moment for international students because of the COVID-19 pandemic border closures in New Zealand. With the increasing pressures on the marine environment, both in the South Pacific region and worldwide, experts in the conservation and management of marine organisms and ecosystems are in demand. As a world leader in marine conservation, New Zealand is a great place to develop your expertise in the field. Its unique and lengthy coastline is home to numerous marine organisms—from the tiny phytoplankton to the endangered New Zealand sea lion. Study with the School of Biological Sciences, a leader in marine biology research. Examine marine conservation issues and practise using examples from New Zealand, Australia, South Pacific and wider Indo-Pacific region, which can be applied worldwide. Marine Conservation can be studied through two qualifications. The Master of Marine Conservation (MMarCon) is a taught Master's with no thesis component and is the only taught Marine Conservation Master's degree in New Zealand. Or you can choose to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation (PGCertMarCon), a shorter qualification for those who want to expand their expertise into a new area of interest. ©Victoria University of Wellington Hands-on learning Apply the theory you learn by going into the field to study different marine environments and ecosystems as part of the course field trips during the year, both in New Zealand and abroad. Gain practical experience in the collection, analysis, and communication of data related to marine conservation and learn what life is like as a real marine conservationist. Study options Marine Conservation can be studied through two qualifications. The Master of Marine Conservation (MMarCon) is a taught Master's with no thesis component and is the only taught Marine Conservation Master's degree in New Zealand. Or you can choose to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation (PGCertMarCon), a shorter qualification for those who want to expand their expertise into a new area of interest. Community Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues. You'll have opportunities to attend events, workshops, social functions, and seminars. The Postgraduate Students' Association can give you information and provides a voice for you on campus. Returning to study Many students return to university for postgraduate study after several years away. If it's been a while since you've studied, our liaison officers can help you get back into university life. Advance your expertise with a PhD study A PhD is the highest academic qualification offered by the School of Biological Sciences. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics. Usually, entry into PhD study requires an Honours degree or a Master's with a research thesis. If you're thinking of continuing on to PhD study, you can take a research-based, special topics paper as one of your course choices to help you with entry requirements. As a PhD candidate at Victoria, you’ll also be supported by the Faculty of Graduate Research.

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Get a world-class education as an international student at Victoria University of Wellington—New Zealand's globally-ranked capital city university. Victoria University of Wellington is located in Wellington – New Zealand’s second largest city – in the geographic, political and cultural heart of the country. We’re number one in New Zealand for research quality. Read less

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Master of Marine Conservation

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