Program Overview
The Antarctic Studies at University of Canterbury is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Antarctic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Antarctic Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Antarctic Studies Thesis
- Antarctica: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives Part 1
- Antarctica: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives Part 2
- Antarctica Field Work
- Supervised Project in Antarctic Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelors degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.
Qualification specific requirementsCandidates must have:
- completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies or
- been admitted Ad Eundem Statum to enrol for the Master of Antarctic Studies and presented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study by normally having achieved a B average in 300-level courses and above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Canterbury directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
