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

About this paper

Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Social Work
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (17 July 2026 - 9 July 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (17 July 2026 - 9 July 2027) (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,734.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MSW
Contact

socialwork@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Anaru Eketone

Paper Structure

This paper is solely a research project with opportunities throughout for presentations and regular meetings with supervisor.

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  • Propose and execute a research project that utilises recognised research methods, theories and concepts (research, scholarship, information literacy)
  • Promote social justice and human rights through research questions, aims and processes consistent with the social work profession’s value commitments (critical thinking, cultural understanding, global perspective)
  • Apply the findings of their research to social problems and articulate clear implications for policy, systems, research and/or practice (critical thinking, cultural understanding, interdisciplinary perspective)

Overview

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

About this paper

Paper title Research Dissertation
Subject Social Work
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (5 March 2027 - 25 February 2028) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (5 March 2027 - 25 February 2028) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (16 July 2027 - 7 July 2028) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (16 July 2027 - 7 July 2028) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
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
MSW
Contact

socialwork@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: TBC

Paper Structure

This paper is solely a research project with opportunities throughout for presentations and regular meetings with a supervisor.

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  • Propose and execute a research project that utilises recognised research methods, theories and concepts (research, scholarship, information literacy)
  • Promote social justice and human rights through research questions, aims and processes consistent with the social work profession's value commitments (critical thinking, cultural understanding, global perspective)
  • Apply the findings of their research to social problems and articulate clear implications for policy, systems, research and/or practice (critical thinking, cultural understanding, interdisciplinary perspective)
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