New Zealand's specialist land-based university — the Southern Hemisphere's oldest agricultural college — teaches environmental policy where farming, water and conservation actually collide: 180 taught credits over 18 months on a campus surrounded by the Canterbury Plains' irrigation politics.
Key facts
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Curriculum modules
Environmental policy core — Policy instruments and institutions.
Environmental management — Land, water and resource applications.
Taught electives — Depth across Lincoln's land-based portfolio.
Admission requirements
Relevant NZ Level 7 bachelor's degree or equivalent with B average or better in 300-level/final-year courses
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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