A supervised research dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | POLS490 |
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.5000 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (3 March 2023 - 23 February 2024)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (3 March 2023 - 23 February 2024) (Distance learning) 2nd Non standard period (7 July 2023 - 28 June 2024) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (7 July 2023 - 28 June 2024) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,620.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 72 points of POLS at 300-level
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts, BCom(Hons), PGDipCom
- Notes
- Interested students who do not meet the prerequisite should contact the department to discuss their eligibility.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual approaches to the study of politics and show knowledge of issues and themes in the study of politics;
- Identify relevant sources - primary, secondary, oral and other - for analysing politics;
- Undertake independent, self-directed research;
- Apply their understanding and knowledge through written analysis;
- Demonstrate a highly developed capacity for critical analysis.
