Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This 180-point Master of Antarctic Studies (MAntaStud) is a one-year degree that kick starts with summer courses that are coordinated by Gateway Antarctica, a research centre based at UC. Gateway Antarctica offers an internationally unique programme of study and inquiry that has been developed by staff at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in partnership with Antarctica New Zealand, with significant contributions from other Aotearoa New Zealand universities. Antarctic research is represented in one of the 11 New Zealand National Science Challenges, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in determining Aotearoa New Zealand's future climate and environment. It is also of interest internationally, especially to countries that make up the signatory states to the Antarctic Treaty, and those that undertake national polar research programmes and institutes. This Master's degree allows students to:

conduct fieldwork in Antarctica over the summer (as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies)
undertake further courses and a research dissertation related to the student's area of expertise and interest
complete a master's level qualification within one year
prepare themselves for jobs requiring a solid background in Antarctic science or policy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This 180-point Master of Antarctic Studies (MAntaStud) is a one-year degree that kick starts with summer courses that are coordinated by Gateway Antarctica, a research centre based at UC. Gateway Antarctica offers an internationally unique programme of study and inquiry that has been developed by staff at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in partnership with Antarctica New Zealand, with significant contributions from other Aotearoa New Zealand universities. Antarctic research is represented in one of the 11 New Zealand National Science Challenges, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in determining Aotearoa New Zealand's future climate and environment. It is also of interest internationally, especially to countries that make up the signatory states to the Antarctic Treaty, and those that undertake national polar research programmes and institutes. This Master's degree allows students to:

conduct fieldwork in Antarctica over the summer (as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies)
undertake further courses and a research dissertation related to the student's area of expertise and interest
complete a master's level qualification within one year
prepare themselves for jobs requiring a solid background in Antarctic science or policy.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

58+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

TOEFL

90+

Anyone interested in enrolling for the Master of Antarctic Studies must have a relevant postgraduate qualification in a suitable background to Antarctic Studies (eg, the Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies), and evidence of their ability to complete advanced-level academic study (normally a B Grade Point Average in 300-level, or equivalent, courses).

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2025

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Nov

Domestic

Starts from

14,281 NZD

International

Starts from

65,700 NZD

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