Diploma in Marine Studies

Graduates gain a broad base of knowledge and practical skills that are applied to the marine environment. Graduates are able to display a high level of knowledge of the biology & ecology of the temperate marine & freshwater environment, design, survey, analyse & monitor the marine & freshwater environments, describe environmental issues & legislation applicable to the NZ marine environment, display advanced diving skills, understand the bicultural & Treaty of Waitangi implications relating to Aotearoa NZ's marine environment & work safely in the marine and maritime environments.

The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.

WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.