A supervisory panel can consist of a representative from the Centre for Environmental Studies, one or two staff members from elsewhere in the University, and an external adviser from outside the University. Theses are often about 100 pages in length. The coursework degree aims to attract people interested in environmental management, and those who anticipate responsibility for environmental policy formation, or a role in environmental education. It is aimed at extending the professional expertise of people working in such fields as agriculture, community welfare, economics, education, engineering, forestry, law, medicine, planning, public health, political economy, science, and resource management. The professional portfolio constitutes part of the research project and is carried out over a six to eight week period while the thesis is being examined.
Students prepare a portfolio of information relevant to the professional career they plan to pursue.
The exercise is carried out under supervision by the thesis supervisor. The supervisor and one other staff member assess the portfolio, which must reach a satisfactory standard before credit is given for the research project. Entry requirements Applications for direct entry to the course are considered from those who have a suitable tertiary qualification or its equivalent. Diplomas and other such awards can be counted towards the four-year qualification. Applicants with a three year Bachelor degree are directly admissible provided their standard of achievement is acceptable to the Faculty.