Get professional training in Meteorology and explore the fundamental concepts of dynamic meteorology, radiation and thermodynamics.

 

Taught in conjunction with New Zealand's leading weather forecasting organisation—MetService—you'll learn about cloud physics, satellites, climatology and numerical weather prediction. Gain an expert understanding of mid-latitude weather systems, particularly weather systems in New Zealand and the Tasman Sea region.

 

You'll also do a practical project based on one of the research topics arising from the work of MetService. Gain new knowledge along with expertise in independent research, critical thinking and scientific rigour.

 

Choose to study the Master of Meteorology (MMet) or you can opt for the shorter Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology (PGDipMet).

 

The MMet is only offered on alternate years.

 

International recognition

Your Meteorology qualification will be recognised throughout the world and complies with the standards of the World Meteorological Organization.

 

Duration and workload

The 180-point Master of Meteorology will take you three trimesters of full-time study or six trimesters when studied part time.

The 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology takes two trimesters of full-time study or four trimesters part time.

If you are studying full time, you can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students doing two courses per trimester will need to do around 20–23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are in employment.