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A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
This paper is for students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma or Honours degree. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MARI490 |
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.5000 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,831.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $19,688.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $18,257.00 |
- Limited to
- BAppSc(Hons), PGDipSci
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 20 to 25 hours of work per week.
- Eligibility
This paper is for students enrolled in the Honours degree in Marine Science. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.
- Contact
- abby.smith@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Professor Abby Smith
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Gained significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.
