Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies

Summary

Antarctic Studies is an internationally unique programme of study and inquiry that has been developed by staff at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury in collaboration with business, government, industry, iwi, and non-profit organisations working in Antarctica and the Antarctic community in Otautahi Christchurch.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies attracts graduate students from a diverse range of disciplines and draws on the expertise of over thirty academic staff and guest speakers.

You will examine major scientific and environmental themes, as well as contemporary topics such as the major social, political, and legal issues facing Antarctica. As part of the course, you will work directly with Antarctic organisations to apply your discipline-specific skills and your growing knowledge of Antarctica during Antarctic community placements. This course also offers the opportunity to work with world-leading Antarctic researchers on projects that further the protection and understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

Subjects and courses

To complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies you must complete the following courses:

• ANTA601 Antarctica: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives Part 1
• ANTA608 Antarctic Community Placements
• ANTA 607 Introduction to Antarctic Studies and Research

Further study

UC also offers a Master of Antarctic Studies and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Antarctic Studies.

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, possible into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.