Overview
Independent in-depth exploration of an educational issue, comprising either a review of relevant literature, or completion of a study approved by the Dean of the College of Education.
This 40-point paper enables you to spend the year exploring an issue of interest to you. Through either a literature-based or empirical study, you will answer a question that you have always wondered about. You will work with a supervisor for the year and can complete the paper either on campus or by distance.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Study |
|---|---|
| Subject | Education |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 12 December 2025) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,629.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA(Thesis)
- Notes
- Students outside of the approved programmes, with 54 300-level EDUC points, may be admitted with approval from the Dean of the College of Education.
- Eligibility
- Students need to have a degree in education and be in either the PGDipArts (Education) or BA(Hons) (Education) programmes to complete this paper. Normally, you need to either have done or be doing a research methods paper (eg EDUC 407).
- Contact
- postgrad.education@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
The paper is co-ordinated by Professor Alex Gunn, and you will work with one of our teaching staff on your project.
- Paper Structure
- You spend the year focused on your topic. You will determine the topic and structure in your first meeting with your supervisor.
- Teaching Arrangements
The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
It requires you to submit a report of your study (based on either literature or data) of up to 15,000 words.
- Textbooks
- Students will be expected to access required readings via the library and the Internet and to source their own relevant readings.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Be able to demonstrate a high standard in conceptual thought and analysis
- Be able to engage with current and relevant literature in the field
- Be able to demonstrate postgraduate-level writing