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Individual research in an approved topic, culminating in a dissertation of no more than 20,000 words.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Sociology
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 11 June 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 SOCI points
Limited to
BA(Hons), PGDipArts
Eligibility
BA students are invited to apply based on their third-year grades.
Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: To be confirmed

Teaching Arrangements
Seminars and individual supervision.
Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will display an in-depth knowledge of a selected area of research, competent research and analytical skills, and the ability to complete a large written piece of work.

Overview

Individual research in an approved topic, culminating in a dissertation of no more than 20,000 words.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Sociology
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (16 July 2027 - 7 July 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 SOCI points
Limited to
BA(Hons), PGDipArts
Eligibility
BA students are invited to apply based on their third-year grades.
Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: To be confirmed

Teaching Arrangements

Individual supervision. 

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of a selected area of research, competent research and analytical skills.
  • Gain the ability to complete a large written piece of work.
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