Students will develop an understanding of different research and data collection and analysis methods and will be able to select the appropriate method for a given problem. Students will also develop an awareness of research ethics and will gain the necessary skills for reviewing and evaluating published research and developing and presenting research proposals.

Teaching Periods and Locations


26A (HAM) Paper outline	A Trimester : 02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026	Hamilton	100% internal assessment
26B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026	Hamilton	100% internal assessment
26C (HAM) Paper outline	C Trimester : 16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027	Hamilton	100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

This paper is exclusively for Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation (Pre-Masters) students. Please contact the University of Waikato College for more information.

Indicative Fees

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You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

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Additional information

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