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Lincoln University

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand

Master of International Nature Conservation

Lincoln University's Master of International Nature Conservation - jointly taught and awarded with the University of Göttingen, Germany - investigates international problems of nature conservation in the context of conservation biology.

Learning contrasts through integrated study semesters at the University of Göttingen, Germany and considers the north-south hemisphere, different conditions and approaches to nature conservation.

The programme is supported through an Advisory Board of well-known nature conservation experts from international nature conservation organisations.

Programme structure:
- One study semester at the University of Göttingen, Germany
- One study semester at Lincoln University, New Zealand
- One Internship semester including a practical project
- Master Thesis

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:

  • Agriculture and horticulture
  • Society, tourism and sport
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Design and technology
  • Business and commerce.

Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:

  • NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
  • Targeted email alerts
  • Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
  • Career and networking events
  • Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
  • Interviews on-campus.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Whether you are considering a taught, taught/research or research-only Master’s degree, you will need a relevant degree with a B grade average in your 300-level courses and final year (full-time equivalent).

Taught Master’s degrees are usually 12-month full-time programmes. Like bachelor’s degrees, they are delivered and assessed through a series of taught modules and may include independent research in the specialised subject area.

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