Overview
A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.
This paper covers the research to be carried out by students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Marine Science, resulting in the production of a Research Report in October. Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved project.
About this paper
| Paper title | Independent Project |
|---|---|
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (16 February 2026 - 7 November 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,822.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- MARI 481
- Limited to
- PGDipSci
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
- Contact
Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Will Rayment
- Teaching staff
Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Will Rayment
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will gain significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.
Timetable
Overview
A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.
This paper covers the research to be carried out by students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Marine Science, resulting in the production of a Research Report in October. Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved project.
About this paper
| Paper title | Independent Project |
|---|---|
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period | 2nd Non standard period (22 February 2027 - 22 November 2027) (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. |
- Restriction
- MARI 481
- Limited to
- PGDipSci
- Notes
- Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
- Contact
Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Will Rayment
- Teaching staff
Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Will Rayment
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will gain significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.