Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree by papers and thesis.
This paper is required for students enrolled in the MSc in Marine Science. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major thesis proposal. Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MARI495 |
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (17 February 2023 - 10 December 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,309.34 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
- Contact
- abby.smith@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Fourth-Year Co-ordinators: 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
- Students who successfully complete the paper will have gained significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.
