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    Overview

    Preparation of a thesis proposal. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree in Geography by papers and thesis.

    About this paper

    Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 19 June 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,896.71
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA, MSc
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact
    geography@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Supervisor: Each student will be supervised by a member of staff most relevant to the proposed area of research.

    For further information please contact geography@otago.ac.nz

    Paper Structure

    Guided by a supervisor, students will prepare a theoretical/literature review pertinent to their chosen topic, a review and critique of potential research strategies/approaches relevant to their topic, and a thesis proposal. They will also present two seminars on their research topic during the year. The written assignments and the presentations all contribute to the mark for the paper.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Postgraduate seminars run by the School of Geography are relevant to the research process and are designed with GEOG 495 students in mind. Your attendance at these seminars is compulsory.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will have learned the skills that they need to complete the second research-focused year of the programme.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 19 June 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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