Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Earth Science in Palmerston North New Zealand | Massey University
Massey University
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Palmerston North New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
43,950
(c. USD25,471)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Science Earth Science at Massey University will develop your skills in a field and laboratory environment that is focused on solutions to Earth science-based issues facing society. Examine the environmental impact Masseys expertise in environmental geochemistry includes remediation of contaminated sites, phytomining, mine sites and land reclamation. You can learn from and build on our expertise in the societal impacts of earth events, such as volcanic activity. These include social, economic, infrastructure and the impact on local communities including iwi. Explore the world around you Youll gain transferable skills that will be useful in many different careers. These include observation skills, advanced ability in data collection, analysis and interpretation, problem-solving and lateral thinking skills, self-motivation and resilience, teamwork as well as developing high-level written and verbal communication skills. Let our expertise become yours Massey University Earth science staff are actively researching and are members of internationally-relevant related groups. Many also have extensive industry experience, through either employment or consultancy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Science (Earth Science) you will have been awarded or qualified forthe Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject or equivalent with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses orthe Bachelor of Science with Honours in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course orthe Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course orthe Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses and a B grade in an approved research methods course.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Tuition
NZD
43,950