Overview
A research dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words. Cross-disciplinary dissertation topics are encouraged.
The aim of the dissertation is for students to gain experience in undertaking research. This experience includes: planning a significant research project; bringing relevant theory and/or data and/or quantitative techniques to bear on a carefully specified problem; working largely independently (with a supervisor); and presenting the results of the research in a clear and well-organised fashion, both in seminars and the dissertation itself.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation for Philosophy, Politics and Economics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Economics |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,588.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- ECON 480, ECON 485
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Contact
- economics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be advised. Please contact the department for more information.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the dissertation should:
- Be able to design and undertake supervised academic research and apply higher-order problem-solving skills
- Have developed a depth of knowledge in a specific field of research
- Have the ability to think logically, analytically and critically, particularly with respect to the academic literature
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodologies
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and have the ability to deal with these issues appropriately in the course of research
- Have a high standard of written communication skills
Timetable
Overview
A research dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words. Cross-disciplinary dissertation topics are encouraged.
The aim of the dissertation is for students to gain experience in undertaking research. This experience includes: planning a significant research project; bringing relevant theory and/or data and/or quantitative techniques to bear on a carefully specified problem; working largely independently (with a supervisor); and presenting the results of the research in a clear and well-organised fashion, both in seminars and the dissertation itself.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation for Philosophy, Politics and Economics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Economics |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- ECON 371 or ECON 375 or ECON 376
- Restriction
- ECON 480, ECON 485, ECON 490, ECON 495
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Contact
- economics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be advised. Please contact the department for more information.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the dissertation should:
- Be able to design and undertake supervised academic research and apply higher-order problem-solving skills
- Have developed a depth of knowledge in a specific field of research
- Have the ability to think logically, analytically and critically, particularly with respect to the academic literature
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodologies
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues and have the ability to deal with these issues appropriately in the course of research
- Have a high standard of written communication skills