MSc(Research) - Earth Sciences as a main subject
The Master of Science (Research) is an internationally-recognised qualification, suitable for students who want a complete research experience, coupled with taught papers.
The demand for experts in Earth Sciences continues to grow as we look to better manage our soil, water, minerals, energy and coastal and marine resources, as well as understand natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and volcanic eruptions.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 - 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 - 180 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Fees (Domestic): | $7,325-$8,085 per year |
| Fees (International): | $34,930 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Faculty: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Coastal Engineer
- Coastal Resource Manager
- Engineering Geologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Geologist
- Hydrologist
- Soil Conservator
- Volcanologist
- Water Resource Manager
- Hazard Manager
Degree Planner
Papers
Papers available within Earth Sciences
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|
| EARTH501 | Volcanic Techniques and Applications | 20A (Hamilton) |
| This paper investigates geological techniques used to reconstruct eruption processes and histories, and their application to society, including volcanic facies analysis, tephra studies (tephrochronology), volcanic glass and mineral studies, juvenile and lithic studies, and volcanic hazards. | ||
| EARTH502 | Land and Soil: Resources and Risks | 20A (Hamilton) |
| In this paper students initially gain practical experience in large-scale soil mapping and in evaluating land-use capability (LUC) on a research farm. They then examine various issues associated with land use, especially its intensification, including the management of farm dairy effluent, soil degradation, and soil contamination. ... | ||
| EARTH503 | Coastal Processes: Analysis and Prediction | 20A (Hamilton) |
| This paper considers techniques to predict coastal processes for management and research, including assessment of which processes to observe, how to obtain and analyse data, and using results for prediction. | ||
| EARTH504 | Geohazard Risk | 20B (Hamilton) |
| This seminar paper evaluates the methodologies used to characterise risk associated with geohazards, and assesses the impact of strategies employed to avoid or mitigate this risk. | ||
| EARTH505 | River Dynamics | 20A (Hamilton) |
| This module investigates the processes that control the evolution of river form and structure over timescales of storm events to decades, through a combination of theory, environmental remote sensing and numerical modelling. | ||
| EARTH506 | Geological Models | 20B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focusses on the development and application of 2D and 3D conceptual and numerical models of Earth materials. Discussion includes data acquisition, model development, and interpretation. | ||
| EARTH507 | Hydrological Analysis and Modelling | 20B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the methodologies of hydrological data analysis and simulation-modelling, incorporating applied hydrology including extreme event analysis, hydropower operation and groundwater modelling. | ||
| ENVSC503 | Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Land | 20A (Hamilton) |
| Processes and factors controlling exchanges of water, carbon and greenhouse gases in natural or managed ecosystems, methodologies to quantify them, and approaches to mitigate undesirable anthropogenic consequences. | ||
| ERTH591 | Dissertation | 20X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| ERTH595 | Earth Sciences Thesis | 20X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| SCIEN511 | Scientific Supercomputing | 20B (Hamilton) |
| A practical introduction to undertaking scientific research on a supercomputer. The paper assumes no prior knowledge. | ||
| SCIEN512 | Data Analysis and Experimental Design | 20A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers aspects of research design for experiments, and methods for analysis of scientific data using modern statistical techniques. | ||
| SCIEN589 | Directed Study | 20A (Hamilton), 20A (Tauranga), 20B (Hamilton) & 20B (Tauranga) |
| No description available. | ||
| SCIEN592 | Dissertation | 20X (Hamilton) & 20X (Tauranga) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | ||
| SCIEN593 | Thesis | 20X (Hamilton) & 20X (Tauranga) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
| SCIEN594 | Thesis | 20X (Hamilton) & 20X (Tauranga) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | ||
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for Earth Sciences students.
New to Waikato? The International Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Broad Memorial Fund Open
For students who are enrolled in the thesis year of a MSc, MSc(Research), MPhil or PhD qualification in Earth Sciences. The value of the scholarship will vary.
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2020
DairyNZ Masters Scholarship Closed
For students who are enrolled in the final year or have completed a Bachelors degree in Science, agricultural science, agricultural business or economics and are eligible to enrol in a masters degree at a New Zealand University. Up to three scholarships of $30,000 will be available each year + tuition fees.
Terry Healy Memorial Award Closed
For students who are enrolled or are intending to enrol, part- or full-time in a masters or doctoral degree in Earth Sciences, and are not already receiving other funding or substantial financial assistance under a research contract.
University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship Open
For students intending to enrol full-time in a 500-level thesis of 90 points or more as part of their first master's degree at the University of Waikato. International students must have completed at least 120 points of study at a New Zealand university in order to be eligible for this Scholarship.
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2020
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