Learn to inspire environmental change
Environmental Education inspires change—it helps people work together to build a more sustainable future.
Education for the environment occurs in education settings and community contexts.
You will analyse and creatively engage with education for sustainability, kaitiakitanga, and climate education frameworks.
Choose your study path
Education for the Environment (EDEN) is a major in either the:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Environment and Society (BEnvSoc).
You can EDEN along with other subjects as a double major. There are some restrictions--for example, you cannot take EDEN as a double major with Education, or with Educational Psychology majors. Check with your student adviser.
Education for the Environment can also be taken as a minor in the Bachelor of Arts.
A BA lets you customise your degree with majors and minors to match your interests and goals.
Through a BEnvSoc, your study will focus on exploring key concepts like sustainability and justice.
You can also choose a conjoint BA and BEnvSoc degree.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Study options
Find out how you can study Education for the Environment at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
If you already have a degree
If you already have a degree, you can study this subject without having to complete a three-year qualification.
Future careers
Education for the Environment prepares you to support learning and action on environmental issues across schools, communities, and organisations. The programme is suited to future teachers, including science educators, as well as those interested in sustainability engagement, advocacy, and policy.
After graduating, you may go on to work in areas like:
- environmental education
- community and sustainability engagement
- environmental advocacy and non-profit work
- government and policy.
More career information
Find out more about careers.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship
These scholarships are open to women applicants. They're awarded on academic merit, volunteering work, and commitment to a STEM career
Find out more about the scholarship
Other scholarships
We have first year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Education, Arts, and Science
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This scholarship is designed to support second year students studying History at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington by removing financial barriers to study.
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This scholarship is designed to support second year students studying English at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington by removing financial barriers to study.
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This scholarship was established in 1980 by the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt. Hon. Sir John Marshall, GBE, CH, BA, LLM, Hon. LLD, to encourage the study of Political Science at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. The Scholarship was extended to include International Relations.
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Education, Arts, and Science
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This scholarship was established in 1980 by the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt. Hon. Sir John Marshall, GBE, CH, BA, LLM, Hon. LLD, to encourage the study of Political Science at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. The Scholarship was extended to include International Relations.
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The award provides financial support to returning or transferring Pasifika students enrolled or intending to enrol in a programme in ecological or environmental sciences the year following application. The award is open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand.
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This scholarship was established to encourage students to complete a major in Language Sciences at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, and continue to further study or careers in this field.
Postgraduate study
If you choose to continue to postgraduate study with us after finishing your degree, you’ll join a talented team of internationally recognised researchers doing innovative work.
If you get good results in your undergraduate study, you could go to postgraduate study. Although Education for the Environment is not available at postgraduate level, you could continue in a related subject.
You could continue on to study for an Honours or a Master’s degree, or for PhD if you want to do independent research.
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.