ANTA608-26A (C) Approved Start 2026

Antarctic Community Placements

15 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course allows Antarctic Studies students to apply their discipline specific skills within business, government, industry, iwi or non-profit organisations while gaining real world experience.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of Tumaki Kura | Head of School.

Restrictions

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 15:00 - 18:00 Rehua 528
13 Jul - 23 Aug
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 15:00 - 18:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
13 Jul - 23 Aug
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 14:00 - 17:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
13 Jul - 23 Aug
Field Trip A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Monday 09:00 - 00:00 Cass
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P2 Tuesday 00:00 - 00:00 Cass
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P3 Wednesday 00:00 - 09:00 Cass
24 Aug - 30 Aug
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 16:00 - 18:00 Psychology - Sociology 116
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Identification of Antarctic Placement Goals 15% Identification of Antarctic Placement Goals
Workplace Evaluation: Host organisation assessment 30% Workplace Evaluation: Host organisation assessment
Report on Otautahi Antarctic Organisations 25% Report on Otautahi Antarctic Organisations
Report on Workplace Assignment 30% Report on Workplace Assignment

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,286.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 16

For further information see School of Earth and Environment on the departments and faculties page .

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