GST | Ōtepoti Dunedin, New Zealand
GST | Ōtepoti Dunedin, New Zealand
In this four-week summer school, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and planning students learn design-research methodologies to explore climate impacts and to propose and test a range of resilience, adaptation, and mitigation strategies for Ōtepoti Dunedin, a small coastal city in Aotearoa New Zealand. Supported by guests from community, local government, industry, climate researchers, local architecture and landscape architecture practitioners and Mana Whenua (traditional custodians), the school models collaboration through interdisciplinary, experiential learning in place to foster a deep ethical awareness, sense of responsibility and built environment practice knowledge towards supporting communities affected by climate change.
Week one is a series of Zoom lectures with community and climate adaptation experts. Weeks 2 and 3 take place on the ground in Ōtepoti Dunedin in New Zealand’s South Island. Here we will be hosted by Otago Polytechnic School of Architecture, using their studios and student accommodation to work collaboratively and with community members on climate adaptation research and proposals for this small city facing significant climate impacts. The final week is self-directed, bringing the findings of your design research together.
This summer school re-casts the city as a school, giving space and time to collectively approach the complexity of climate adaptation, developing a capacity to ‘think connection’ across knowledge areas, disciplines, time-frames and scales.
Dates: Summer Semester B:
Staff A/Prof Kathy Waghorn
Week 1, Jan 11-17, online
Weeks 2 + 3 , Jan 18-31, on location, Dunedin, New Zealand
Week 4, Feb 1 - 7, Melbourne, self-directed
Collaborating Schools:
Otago Polytechnic (host institution), Monash University, Ara (Ōtautahi Christchurch), University of Auckland (TBC), AUT (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, TBC), Unitec (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, TBC)
Contacts:
Priscilla Adeline, Admin Officer, Priscilla.adeline@monash.edu
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date | |
| Summer B (Jan-Feb) | 2027 | 31-Aug-2026 | 18-Jan-2027 | 31-Jan-2027 | |
| Information Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Course Level | Bachelor year 3, Masters of Arch all years, UPD all years |
| Awarded Credit Points | 06 |
| Program Type | GST - Global Study Tour |
| Program Duration | 2 weeks |
| Leading Faculty | Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture |
| Minimum WAM | 60% |
| Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia |
| Minimum Credits Completed (at time of registration) | Preferably 48 credit points (see 'How to Apply' for more info) |
| Funding Available | Monash Abroad Travel Grant, Band B |
Approximate Costs to Participate
Total program cost will likely be $2000 - $2500 - noting airline price fluctuations.
Approximate cost includes:
- Flights Melbourne Dunedin direct and return - $900-$1000 ((students will book their own travel and air travel prices are subject to change)
- If required, tourist entry visa - $200 approx.
- Accommodation at Te Pa Tauira (Otago Polytechnic). Allow for $110 per night x 12 nights $1320
- Daily food. Allow approx $70 per day for food
- Host institution cost $120pp
- Transportation to program related events/activities
- Complimentary Monash travel insurance policy.
Costs do not include:
- Monash University fees for 6 credit points of study (ARC4501/02 and ARC5501/0)
- Visa costs (if required)
- Local travel outside of program activities
- Medical expenses (which may be claimable via the insurance policy)
- Meals and drinks not included in the program
- Personal expenses.
*Monash students will be enrolled in ARC4501/02 and ARC5501/02 (6 credit points) and charged standard fees according to their verified funding status. This fee will appear on your Monash Fee Statement.
Travel insurance
If you are an actively enrolled Monash student and participating in an approved international program, you will be provided with complimentary travel insurance. You will automatically be covered once your application has been approved and your enrolment updated to reflect your study overseas.
Under this policy, travellers will also receive access to 24/7 emergency assistance provided by Global 24 Emergency Assistance and limited coverage for personal travel days.
Visas
Monash Abroad cannot provide advice regarding visa requirements. Monash Abroad will issue you with supporting documentation to lodge your visa application once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel. If you require supporting documentation earlier in the process, please contact Monash Abroad.
Centrelink support documents
For the purposes of maintaining your Centrelink benefits during your overseas program, Monash Abroad can produce a letter confirming your participation in a study tour. Please note that this will be issued to you once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel.
Important Note:
The Monash Abroad Travel Grant and OS-HELP loan (if applicable) will be paid approximately 4 weeks prior to program commencement and only when all Monash Abroad Portal (MAP) requirements are completed by you. Therefore, these funds should not be considered as your primary source of funding to pay program related deposits and balances.
Monash Abroad Travel Grant
Monash students studying in Australia who are enrolled into a credit-bearing unit for this program will be assessed for eligibility to receive a Monash Abroad travel grant if they are not otherwise receiving any other scholarship that is intended to cover most or all of your travel/tuition costs for your program (e.g., New Colombo Plan Mobility grant).
You do not need to apply separately for this grant as your eligibility for this grant will be assessed as part of your application.
OS-HELP Loan
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible Commonwealth Supported Place students, to undertake some of their study overseas.
If you are eligible for the loan and wish to apply, please submit your application as per the relevant OS-HELP loan term deadline, even if you have not been accepted into your overseas program by that deadline.
Student Loans
If you need help with study-related expenses, please refer to the student loans website and talk to a student adviser at Monash Connect.
Travel Scholarships
Please refer to the travel and placements scholarship website for more information.
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date | |
| Summer B (Jan-Feb) | 2027 | 31-Aug-2026 | 18-Jan-2027 | 31-Jan-2027 | |
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
Applications are now open click here to apply.
Select 'Monash led programs' and then choose the following from the program list: GST | Ōtepoti Dunedin, New Zealand
Step 2: Selection
Assessment will be undertaken by the relevant faculty by reviewing your personal statement, WAM, year of course and that you have met the enrolment requirements.
Open to 3rd Year Bachelor of Architecture Students, all Masters of Architecture and all MUPD students.
Step 3: Enrolment and travel approval
If you are accepted into the program, you will be issued with an outcome email and you will be enrolled into the associated unit. You will also receive an email alert with another two forms for you to complete:
1. passport and medical details and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.
Once you have actioned both of those forms, Monash Abroad will approve you for travel. Please note that travel approval takes approximately 1-2 weeks, but may take longer during peak periods and your responses. You will then have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants and scholarships.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
| Summer A (Nov-Dec) | 2023 | 30-Jul-2023 | Rolling admission | 01-Dec-2023 | 10-Dec-2023 |
Eligibility
Places are limited and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. To apply for this program, you must have:
- a WAM of 70% or above
- completed 48 credit points however, students with lower credit points may be considered if there are special circumstances
- submitted a 500-word personal statement as part of your application*.
* The Personal Statement should respond to the following:
Why would you like to undertake the unit?
What do you hope to learn in the unit?
What newsrooms and site visits are you most interested in visiting?
Have you been involved in MOJO and internships during your degree?
Please also be aware that you must have completed the following gateway units: ATS1089 Fundamentals of Journalism and/or ATS1090 Practice of Journalism.
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
Click here - Select "Monash led programs" as the program type.
Ensure that you respond to the above prompts in the "Personal Statement" portion of the application form.
NOTE: The Faculty cannot assess your application without the inclusion of a personal statement.
Step 2: Selection
Assessment will be undertaken by the relevant faculty by reviewing your personal statement, WAM, year of course and that you have met the enrolment requirements.
Step 3: Enrolment and travel approval
If you are accepted into the program, you will be issued with an outcome email and you will be enrolled into the associated unit. You will also receive an email alert with another two forms for you to complete:
1. passport and medical details and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.
Once you have actioned both of those forms, Monash Abroad will approve you for travel. You will then have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants and scholarships.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.