Overview
Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree by papers and thesis.
This is usually a literature review and methodology.
About this paper
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (2 March 2026 - 26 February 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (6 July 2026 - 2 July 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,038.93 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
Professor Jim Cotter (jim.cotter@otago.ac.nz)
- Teaching staff
Each student will have a different member of the School's academic staff act as their supervisor.
Students should approach a potential supervisor before applying for the MSc.
- Paper Structure
The content will be specific to the student's and supervisor's requirements.
- Teaching Arrangements
Usually individual meetings with supervisor.
- Textbooks
A reading list will be developed with the supervisor.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students will have had the opportunity to develop research skills. These may include a literature review and methodological development.
- Assessment details
Written research proposal - 60%
Presentation - 20%
Small additional project, eg ethics application or pilot work - 20%