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    Overview

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

    The purpose of this graduate-level paper is to provide you with the opportunity to carry out an individual piece of master's research under the supervision of a staff member who is an expert in a related part of the discipline.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Dissertation
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 14 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 9 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA
    Eligibility

    Available to students admitted to the Geography programme in the coursework option for the Master of Arts

    Contact

    geography@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Interested students should, in the first instance, contact the School of Geography (geography@otago.ac.nz)

    Paper Structure

    Students work on an independent research project appropriate to the master's level. Research is undertaken with a specific sub-discipline of geography/environmental management, supervised and advised by one or more academic staff members.

    Teaching Arrangements
    1. Regular meetings with supervisor.
    2. There is a programme of seminars run by the School of Geography designed with research students in mind. Your attendance at these seminars is compulsory.
    Textbooks

    No textbook is required

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

    On completion of this paper students will be able to:

    • identify and contextualise a research problem and use the research literature to develop theoretical and methodological frameworks to investigate specific research questions;
    • devise and implement a programme of practical work to investigate the research questions;
    • analyse information and draw conclusions relevant to their research questions;
    • write a report to communicate the outcomes of their research effectively.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 14 February 2025)

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

    2nd Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 9 November 2024)

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