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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Credit point

    180 Points

    Campuses

    City

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026
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    Duration 18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 52,842  / year
    Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

    Master of Marine Conservation MMarineCons

    About

    The Master of Marine Conservation focuses on finding solutions to complex issues that characterise the management and conservation of the marine environment.

    The number and size of marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasing in response to intensifying pressures on our oceans and the need to provide more robust guardianship of marine ecosystems. Protected by law, MPAs require skilled scientists and environmental managers from diverse backgrounds to advocate for, design, monitor and protect them.

    The MMarineCons is developed and taught in partnership with Conservation International (CI) and provides essential skills for people looking for careers in MPA
    research and management, and marine conservation more generally.

    If you are already working in this exciting field, or you want make an impact in the marine conservation world, the MMarineCons will give you the opportunity to upskill, improve knowledge, and gain research experience. The programme also provides learning and hands-on experience in policy and strategic management and will benefit graduates from other disciplines wanting to work in this field.

    This programme is primarily taught at the city campus with some classes and courses taught at the Leigh Marine Laboratory.

    Disciplines

    Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2025 entry requirements

    My highest qualification is from:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 4.0
    • Study option
      Research 180 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed either:

    • A Bachelor of Science degree from this university, with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

    OR

    • An undergraduate degree and have passed 60 points toward the Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPA of 4.0 in a relevant specialisation (provided the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).

    You must have completed either:

    A Bachelor of Science degree from this university, with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

    OR

    An undergraduate degree and have passed 60 points toward the Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a GPA of 4.0 in a relevant specialisation (provided the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded).

    Other pathways to study

    If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
    • Study option
      Research 180 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed either:

    • A Bachelor of Science degree from this university, with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II. Including at least 45 points in a relevant subject such as Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, BioScience, Marine Science or similar.

    OR

    • An undergraduate degree with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, and at least three-years of relevant professional experience.

    OR

    • An undergraduate degree in the same field as your intended specialisation at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.

    You must have completed either:

    • A Bachelor of Science degree from this university, with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II. Including at least 45 points in a relevant subject such as Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, BioScience, Marine Science or similar.

    OR

    • An undergraduate degree with a GPE of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, and at least three-years of relevant professional experience.

    OR

    • An undergraduate degree in the same field as your intended specialisation at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    Graduates of the MMarineCons will have a unique set of technical and practical skills which enable you to be highly competitive in the professional world of marine conservation. Links between policy, management and pure science are creating new job opportunities in this exciting field of work.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Scientist
    • Marine conservation manager
    • Project manager

    Read what Fletcher has to say about studying Marine Science at the University of Auckland.

    Read more

    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    For help with planning your programme of study and enrolling in your courses, please visit your online help and support centre, AskAuckland.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 52,842 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
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