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    Overview

    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 is usually a literature review and methodology.

    About this paper

    Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
    Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 28 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 26 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,594.64
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MSc
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
    View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    Professor Jim Cotter (jim.cotter@otago.ac.nz)

    Teaching staff

    Each student will have a different member of the School's academic staff act as their supervisor.

    Students should approach a potential supervisor before applying for the MSc.

    Paper Structure

    The content will be specific to the student's and supervisor's requirements.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Usually individual seminars with supervisor.

    Textbooks

    A reading list will be developed with the supervisor.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Information literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

    Learning Outcomes

    Students will have had the opportunity to develop research skills. These may include a literature review and methodological development.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 28 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 26 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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