Diploma in Natural Resources
Diploma in Natural Resources
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Upcoming start dates
November Summer School - 11 Nov 2024
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Certificate and Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Campus
Sow the seeds for further study and cultivate a strong base of knowledge around natural resources, their management and importance.
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University¡¯s Diploma in Natural Resources includes courses from the Bachelor of Environment and Society, Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management and the Bachelor of Tourism Management. This is a one-year, full-time flexible, broad-based study programme to create a firm grounding in the field of natural resources, with a view to further study or a possible career change.
Programme information
One of the following:
- University Entrance through NCEA or an equivalent approved qualification.
- International qualifications. If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
- Special admission and other pathways.
If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight courses (120 credits) at the 100 or 200 level chosen from the degree regulations for the:
- Bachelor of Environment and Society
- Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning
- Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning (Hons)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
What's it going to cost?
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You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer school (November)
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Entry requirements
One of the following:
- University Entrance through NCEA or an equivalent approved qualification.
- International qualifications. If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
- Special admission and other pathways.
If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight courses (120 credits) at the 100 or 200 level chosen from the degree regulations for the:
- Bachelor of Environment and Society
- Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning
- Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning (Hons)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the or viewing the
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer school (November)
Programme Structure
Select eight courses (120 credits) at the 100 or 200 level chosen from the degree regulations for the:
- Bachelor of Environment and Society
- Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning (Hons)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
Year 1
First study semester
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First study semester
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Diploma in Natural Resources Course List*
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Second study semester
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Second study semester
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Diploma in Natural Resources Course List*
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
- Elective courses
- Refer to the list below
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*Diploma in Natural Resources Course List
Choose eight of the following courses:
Semester 1
- RECN 110 - Concepts in Sport and Recreation 15 credits
- BMGT 116 - Principles of Management 15 credits
- COMM 112 - Financial Information for Business 15 credits
- RECN 213 - Event Planning 15 credits
- RECN 216 - Principles of Physical Activity, Exercise and Health 15 credits
- TOUR 203 - Tourist Behaviour 15 credits
- ECON 113 - Economies and Markets 15 credits
- SOCI 116 - Society, Culture and Environment 15 credits
- PHSC 101 - Chemistry IA 15 credits
- ENSC 101 - Introduction to Earth and Ecological Sciences 15 credits
- SOCI 204 - Research Methods 15 credits
- ECOL 202 - Biological Diversity 15 credits
- WATR 202 - Water on Land: Quality and Quantity 15 credits
- MAST 104 - Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) 15 credits
- ERST 203 - Environmental Monitoring and Resource Assessment 15 credits
- ECON 211 - Land Economics 15 credits
- ERST 202 - Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems 15 credits
- MAST 206 - Whakatakoto Kaupapa (Maori Planning and Development) 15 credits
- TOUR 101 - Introduction to Tourism 15 credits
Semester 2
- RECN 111 - Professional Studies in Sport and Recreation 15 credits
- MKTG 115 - Principles of Marketing 15 credits
- PSYC 202 - Motivation and Participation 15 credits
- RECN 215 - Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation 15 credits
- RECN 217 - Sport and Society 15 credits
- MAST 106 - Nga Tikanga Maori (Maori Cultural Studies) 15 credits
- TOUR 202 - Tourism Systems 15 credits
- SOCI 117 - Introduction to New Zealand Government and Public Policy 15 credits
- ENGN 106 - Structures and Land Surfaces 15 credits
- SOSC 106 - Soil Science I 15 credits
- ERST 201 - Environmental Analysis 15 credits
- ERST 205 - Principles of Urban and Regional Planning 15 credits
- LINC 201 - Sustainable Futures 15 credits
- SOCI 214 - The Living City 15 credits
- SOSC 223 - Physical Landscapes: formation and function 15 credits
- WATR 201 - Freshwater Resources 15 credits
- VAPM 101 - Introduction to Property 15 credits
- LASC 218 - Landscape and Culture 15 credits
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Key information for students
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