The dissertation should be no more than 20,000 words. These may be written in English or Māori. Note that Māori-language dissertations can be up to one third longer than the 20,000-word limit set for English. The dissertation is expected to comprise both primary and secondary sources and to embody some original research. A dissertation should show some originality of thought, coherence of structure, clarity of argument and excellence of expression (including format).
About this paper
| Paper title | He Raukura |
|---|---|
| Subject | Maori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 29 May 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,944.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 72 300-level MAOR points
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Eligibility
Admission to the PGDipArts and BA(Hons) will be determined by the overall grade achieved in 300-level in one of the major subjects: INDS, MAOR, PACI.
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on the Te Tumu website
- Teaching staff
- The Postgraduate Studies Committee approves the dissertation topic and supervisor(s). Depending on the topic proposed one or two supervisor(s) are appointed, at least one of whom is a member of the School.
- Paper Structure
- Dissertation
- Teaching Arrangements
- Supervised
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- A dissertation is intended to demonstrate a student's ability to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice under the supervision of an academic staff member in Te Tumu.