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A supervised research dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.

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Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Classical Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (17 July 2026 - 9 July 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,996.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MA
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Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.

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classics@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Postgraduate Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Sean McConnell

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, communication, research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
  • In-depth knowledge of an aspect of the Classical world selected by the student
  • Advanced skills in effective written communication, including the construction of clear and logical scholarly argumentation

Overview

A supervised research dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.

About this paper

Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Classical Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 25 February 2028) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 7 July 2028) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MA
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.

Contact
classics@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Postgraduate Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Sean McConnell

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, communication, research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
  • In-depth knowledge of an aspect of the Classical world selected by the student
  • Advanced skills in effective written communication, including the construction of clear and logical scholarly argumentation
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