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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 Religious Studies
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026) (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026) (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,713.50
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    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

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (28 February 2025 - 20 February 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (11 July 2025 - 3 July 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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