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

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Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Religious Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (17 July 2026 - 9 July 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (17 July 2026 - 9 July 2027) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
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

religion@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Will Sweetman

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks
No textbook
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global Perspective, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Understanding, Teamwork, Environmental Literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate an:

  • Ability to design and develop a coherent and appropriate research questions that draws on the philosophical, methodological and theoretical knowledge of their chosen discipline
  • Ability to apply appropriate and specific skills in acquiring, organising, analysing, and evaluating information in their chosen discipline; to organise and configure that research; and to report it in written scholarly forms
  • Ability to consider and evaluate their research in an analytical and logical fashion; to engage in the highest scholarly ethical standards; to question and challenge conventional assumptions; and to approach their research with flexibility, adaptability and creativity
  • Intellectual openness and curiosity and an awareness of the limits of current knowledge in their chosen field as well as the links amongst disciplines
  • Understanding of how their research relates to society and where appropriate use their research to contribute to wider society - whether within or outside New Zealand - and where appropriate to the environment and Māori aspirations

Overview

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

About this paper

Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Religious Studies
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (5 March 2027 - 25 February 2028) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (5 March 2027 - 25 February 2028) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (16 July 2027 - 7 July 2028) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (16 July 2027 - 7 July 2028) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
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
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.

Contact

religion@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Will Sweetman

Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global Perspective, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Understanding, Teamwork, Environmental Literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate an:

  • Ability to design and develop a coherent and appropriate research questions that draws on the philosophical, methodological and theoretical knowledge of their chosen discipline.
  • Ability to apply appropriate and specific skills in acquiring, organising, analysing and evaluating information in their chosen discipline; to organise and configure that research; and to report it in written scholarly forms.
  • Ability to consider and evaluate their research in an analytical and logical fashion; to engage in the highest scholarly ethical standards; to question and challenge conventional assumptions; and to approach their research with flexibility, adaptability and creativity.
  • Intellectual openness and curiosity and an awareness of the limits of current knowledge in their chosen field as well as the links amongst disciplines.
  • Understanding of how their research relates to society and where appropriate use their research to contribute to wider society-whether within or outside New Zealand-and where appropriate to the environment and Māori aspirations.
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