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Master of Marine Conservation
NZQF Level 9

About the course

The Master of聽Marine Conservation focuses on complex issues that聽characterise the management and conservation of the marine environment. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are increasing in number and聽size. This increase responds to聽intensifying pressures on our oceans and the need to provide more robust聽guardianship of marine ecosystems.聽Protected by law, MPAs require skilled聽scientists and environmental managers from diverse backgrounds to advocate for,聽design, monitor and protect them.聽聽 The MMarineCons聽is developed and taught in partnership with Conservation International聽(CI)聽and provides essential skills for people looking for careers in MPA research and management, and marine conservation more generally. If you are聽already working in this exciting field, or you want make an impact in the聽marine conservation world, the MMarineCons will give you the opportunity to聽upskill, expand your knowledge, and gain research experience. The programme also聽provides learning and hands-on experience in policy and strategic management聽and will benefit graduates from other disciplines wanting to work in marine conservation. This programme is primarily taught at the City Campus with some classes and courses taught at the Leigh Marine Laboratory.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa 爆走黑料鈥檚 largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As 爆走黑料鈥檚 largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world鈥檚 most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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