MEDIA594

Screen and Media Studies Thesis

2027

120

500

01 Mar 2027 - 27 Feb 2028

Hamilton, Tauranga

Departmental Permission required.

SMST594, SMST594P

This paper provides students with an opportunity to engage with a topic of their choice from the field of Screen and Media Studies under the guidance and supervision of a lecturer from the programme. The outcome is a report of approx 40,000 - 50,000 words or equivalent on the findings of a theoretical, empirical or practice-led investigation in the field of Media Studies.

If you are doing a Master in Media and Creative Technology (MMCT), this paper summarises your research throughout the MMCT. You will produce either a robust traditional 40,000-50,000 dissertation, or 30,000-35,000 dissertation that includes a creative practice project and exegesis.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27X (HAM)
Paper outline 		01 Mar 2027 - 27 Feb 2028 Hamilton 100% internal assessment
27X (TGA)
Paper outline 		01 Mar 2027 - 27 Feb 2028 Tauranga 100% internal assessment

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

Timetabled lectures

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Indicative Fees

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Available subjects

Screen and Media Studies

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 8 Aug 2026 01:07am