Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Antarctic Studies in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
7,627
(c. USD4,453.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
No other place on Earth captivates the imagination like Antarctica. As the highest, coldest, and most remote continent, its immense size influences global climate patterns and ocean circulation. Should the ice sheets melt - a scenario projected by numerous climate models - sea levels could surge by up to 70 meters. The Antarctic region and its surrounding Southern Ocean nurture a distinctive ecosystem that thrives in these extreme conditions.
Yet Antarctica wasn't always the frozen, secluded landmass we know today. Historically, it enjoyed warmer periods and was connected to other landmasses, particularly as part of the ancient Gondwana supercontinent. The breakup of Gondwana ultimately formed the southern continents in their current configuration. Numerous unique flora and fauna species found in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Southern Hemisphere trace their ancestry back to Gondwana.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
7,627