Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint - Environmental Science

The University of Auckland

A BA/BSc conjoint offers a rich programme to develop your quantitative and qualitative skills. The range of possible subject combinations allows you to build a degree unique to your interests: from History to Physics, Communication to Computer Science, and Māori Studies to Marine Science, as well as a wide range of foreign languages. You’ll learn the value of subjectivity and objectivity of creativity and critique of free thought and rational argument. You will develop advanced analytical and numerical abilities alongside strong written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of the cultural, societal and historical context of scientific discovery. Graduates of a BA/BSc conjoint are uniquely prepared for the careers of tomorrow. With fundamental capabilities such as superior communication skills and critical and creative thinking, alongside advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, you’ll be well equipped for an evolving employment landscape.From studying the environmental effects of human activity to applying scientific knowledge and skills to preserve and restore our natural heritage – Environmental Science seeks solutions to pressing environmental problems. You will focus on real-world problems, the biological, chemical and physical processes that underlie them, and ways in which humans interact in these issues. You will gain skills in understanding and processing scientific information. You will analyse and model environmental data, and communicate that information, including the risk and uncertainty involved in it, to better preserve and restore our natural environment.