Master of Meteorology and related programmes (MMet)

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Qualifications covered

  • Master of Meteorology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology

Relationship between qualifications

  • Enrolments are accepted in to either of the qualifications.
  • Staircasing allows movement in both directions.

Questions

  1. How do I map to a subject given UG is split into two?
  2. Is there a PGCertMet?

At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Meteorology

Abbreviation: MMet

Duration: 3 trimesters 

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and project 

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 180 points (9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


  • A Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics or another relevant subject
  • To be accepted by the head of the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 180 points

Include six courses worth 90 points:

  • GPHS 420
  • GPHS 421
  • GPHS 422
  • GPHS 423
  • GPHS 425
  • One further course worth 15 points from:
    • GPHS 420-431
    • A course approved by the head of school

Include three courses worth 90 points:

  • GPHS 520
  • GPHS 521
  • GPHS 589

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology

Abbreviation: PGDipMet

Duration: 2 trimesters 

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and project 

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (7 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


  • A Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics or another relevant subject
  • To be accepted by the head of the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme coordinator or administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 120 points

Include six courses worth 90 points:

  • Five courses worth 75 points from GPHS 420-425
  • One further course worth 15 points from:
    • GPHS 420-431
    • A course approved by the head of school

Include GPHS 589