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Overview

A dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words on an approved topic.

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 Māori Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 11 July 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,181.00
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

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

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.

Overview

A dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words on an approved topic.

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 Māori Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 9 June 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.
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

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

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.

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