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Overview

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

About this paper

Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Linguistics
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
Eligibility

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

Contact

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

A supervisor will be assigned.

Textbooks

Research materials will be tailored to an individual's dissertation.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

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 Linguistics
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
MA(Coursework), MTESOL
Eligibility

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

Contact

simon.overall@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

A supervisor will be assigned.

Textbooks

Research materials will be tailored to an individual's dissertation.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Advanced skills in effective written communication, including the construction of clear and logical scholarly argumentation.

Assessment details

Please note that submission due dates are seven days before the paper ends, that is, N1 Friday 18 February 2028, and N2 Friday 30 June 2028.

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