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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.

About this paper

Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
Subject Ecology
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,822.28
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
ecology@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Dr Bridie Allan (Department of Marine Science; Deputy Director of the Ecology Programme)
Teaching staff: Academics involved in the Ecology Programme as project supervisors

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will prepare a thesis proposal and/or preliminary research on thesis topic.
Normally taken by students in the paper's year (starting in the first semester and finishing in the second semester) for a master's degree by papers and thesis.

Timetable

Full Year

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

1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027)

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

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.

About this paper

Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
Subject Ecology
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (26 February 2027 - 31 December 2027) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 23 June 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
MSc
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact
ecology@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Linn Hoffmann (Department of Botany; Deputy Director of the Ecology Programme)
Teaching staff: Academics involved in the Ecology Programme as project supervisors

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will prepare a thesis proposal and/or preliminary research on thesis topic.
Normally taken by students in the paper's year (starting in the first semester and finishing in the second semester) for a master's degree by papers and thesis.

Timetable

Full Year (26 February 2027 - 31 December 2027)

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

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 16:00-17:50 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41
Friday 09:00-16:50 37

1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 23 June 2028)

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

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 16:00-17:50 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41
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