Humanities Strategic Plan 2017–2020 (PDF)
Academic Procedures, Guidelines and Forms
- Approval of Summer School Papers: Guidelines (Word)
- The De Carle Distinguished Lectureship: Information Form (PDF)
- The De Carle Distinguished Lectureship: Nomination Form (Word)
- Go to the University's Student Academic Misconduct Procedures
- External Assessment Policy (Word)
- External Assessor Guidelines (PDF)
- External Assessment (Dissertation) Cover Sheet (Word)
- External Assessment (Paper) Cover Sheet (Word)
Application forms – students
Go to the Enrolment Page for enrolment and application information about programmes of study.
Bridging Scholarships
- Māori Bridging Scholarships 2021: Guidelines (PDF)
- Māori Bridging Scholarships 2021: Application Form (PDF)
- Māori Bridging Scholarships: Endorsement for Māori Students (Word)
- Pacific Bridging Scholarships 2021: Guidelines (PDF)
- Pacific Bridging Scholarships 2021: Application Form (PDF)
- Pacific Bridging Scholarships: Endorsement for Pacific Students (Word)
Human resources/employment
- Recruitment procedures (PDF)
- Procedures for the Appointment of Permanent Academic Staff (PDF)
- Fixed-term Academic Staff-Guidelines Concerning Rates of Pay (PDF)
Go to the Human Resources website for information on the Academic Confirmation process
Leave
- Academic Leave Request Form (Word)
- Conference Leave Request
Select "new item" to start your conference leave form - Guidelines to Conference Leave (PDF)
For Humanities Research and Study Leave enquires:
Email rsl.humanities@otago.ac.nz
Humanities research funding
- Research Funding: Guidelines for applicants (PDF)
- Research Funding (non-conference): Application form (Word)
Humanties research network funding
- Humanities Research Network Application 2019 (Word)
- Humanities Research Network CV Template (Word)
- Humanities Research Networks Criteria for Assessment (PDF)
Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) documents
- Guidelines for Humanities Departments' Responses to the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) (PDF)
- Humanities Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) Response (PDF)
- MSF Prompts & Triggers for Department Reviews (PDF)
Performing Arts Fund
Visit the Performing Arts Fund information page
Postgraduate
PhD
- Go to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) website for information on resources and support for PhD students.
- The PhD Handbook
PhD Conference Funding
To apply for conference funding, PhD students will need to complete and send to the Humanities Divisional Office both the following forms:
- Download the Humanities PhD Conference Funding form (Word)
- Download the Graduate Research School Postgraduate Travel Grant form (PDF)
Research Masters'
- Go to the Research (Thesis) Masters' Degrees website for information on resources and support for Research Masters students.
- The Handbook for Research Masters' Degrees
- Masters Thesis Process in Outline (PDF)
- Research MA, Six Monthly Report* (PDF)
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Research MA six monthly report is an interactive PDF, which means that you will be able to type information directly into it and save it.
Mac users, please open, save and reopen the PDF in Preview, NOT in Adobe.
Taught or Coursework Masters'
Taught or Coursework Masters' degrees comprise a number of postgraduate papers and a research component, normally 40-60 points. Most taught masters are administered within the Subject Programme.
These Guidelines apply to the examination of all 500-level dissertations, reports and projects, and include information about extensions.
- Guidelines for Examination of Dissertations Projects Reports Humanities (May 2020) (PDF)
- Extension Request for Dissertation Submission (May 2020) (Word)
Master of Arts (Coursework)
The Master of Arts (Coursework) is administered through the Division, and relevant information can be found on the Master of Arts (Coursework) information page.
MA(Coursework) information page
Master of Arts (Coursework) handbook (available in January 2020)
Dissertation examination process
- MA(Coursework) – Examination Process Flowchart (Dec 2019) (PDF)
- Guidelines for Examination of Dissertations Projects Reports Humanities (May 2020) (PDF)
- Extension Request for Dissertation Submission (May 2020) (Word)
Nomination of Examiners
Please email this form to the MA (Coursework) co-ordinator
MACoursework@otago.ac.nz
- MA(Coursework) – Nomination of Examiners Form (Dec 2019) (Word)
Examination
Send the following completed or adapted documents with a digital copy of the dissertation or studio project to the two examiners
- MA(Coursework) – Template letter to examiners (Dec 2019) (Word)
- MA(Coursework) – Guidelines for Examiners (Dec 2019) (Word)
- MA(Coursework) – Examiners Recommendation Form (Dec 2019) (Word)
Results documents for convenors
Use this calculator to assess the level of award (pass, credit or distinction) and final result including papers.
- MA(Coursework) – Final result calculation sheet (Dec 2019) (Excel)
Use/adapt this template email to consult with examiners when there is a significant difference between recommended grades
- MA(Coursework) Template Email to examiners when significant difference (Dec 2019) (Word)
MA(Coursework) results form and memo
- MA(Coursework) – Return of Results Form (Dec 2019) (PDF)
- MA(Coursework) – Results Memo (Dec 2019) (Word)
Referee process where examiners do not agree
- MA(Coursework) – Referee process flowchart (Dec 2019) (PDF)
Honours and Postgraduate Diploma
These Guidelines apply to the examination of all 400-level dissertations, reports and projects, and include information about extensions.
- Guidelines for Examination of Dissertations Projects Reports Humanities (May 2020) (PDF)
- Extension Request for Dissertation Submission (May 2020) (Word)
