This paper focuses on the critical aspects in writing a Master's level dissertation in the field of international studies. The dissertation is an 18,000-to-20,000-word research project written over an intensive twelve-month period.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | International 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
- MIntSt
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information about the Master of International Studies
- Teaching staff
- Professor Robert Patman
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
After taking this paper, students will acquire an enhanced awareness of the importance of analytical rigour, different methodologies, techniques, and organisational processes that are involved in writing a Master's level dissertation in the field of international studies.
This paper focuses on the critical aspects of writing a Master's level dissertation in the field of international studies. The dissertation is an 18,000-to-20,000-word research project written over an intensive 12-month period.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | International Studies |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (5 March 2027 - 25 February 2028)
(On campus)
2nd Non standard period (16 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
- MIntSt
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information about the Master of International Studies.
- Teaching staff
- Professor Robert Patman
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
After taking this paper, students will acquire an enhanced awareness of the importance of analytical rigour, different methodologies, techniques and organisational processes that are involved in writing a Master's level dissertation in the field of international studies.