The unit provides an overview and instruction in a broad range of topics related to the marine and Antarctic environments. In IMAS, study and research are both discipline-based and multi-disciplinary—the latter reflecting the true nature of collaboration and cooperation in the marine and Antarctic contexts. The structure of KSA418/KSA726 will help the student develop understanding in a range of marine and Antarctic disciplines, in addition to honing their skills in oral and written communication, team performance, and personal time management. This unit is recommended for students who do not have a strong background or extensive knowledge of these environments. However, some Honours or Masters students enrolled in KSA418/KSA726 will have already completed a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science, or at least some units within that degree. The material in this unit, while sometimes similar, extends and advances the undergraduate material some students might already be familiar with. Other students will have little knowledge of either marine or Antarctic studies, but this is not a disadvantage as all lectures in this unit are broad overviews of general topics. The unit can help lead to career opportunities in scientific disciplines such as oceanography, glaciology, climate modelling, meteorology, ice core chemistry, marine biology or terrestrial ecology, and social science disciplines such as policy, law, international relations or environmental management. Many graduates will continue with IMAS, studying a research higher degree (Masters or PhD).