Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

A minimum of 45 ECTS credits from the specialisation component of the BA programme must have been completed.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will:
  • be able to complete a minor theoretical, analytical and empirical research project related to a current subject in the bachelor programme
  • have insight into basic methodical requirements in this kind of research projects

Contents

This is a project-oriented course where students mainly work independently under supervision. Some lectures and seminars will be given, focusing primarily on research methods. Students may choose a topic among relevant subjects in the field of communication.

Teaching and learning methods

Independent work with tutorials, lectures and seminars. Compulsory supervision: 2 tutorial meetings. The workload is estimated to about 270 hours.

Examination requirements

  • an oral presentation of the student's project assignment must be passed
  • students must have attended the compulsory supervision (2 tutorial meetings)

Examinations

Written project assignment from one or several subjects in the specialisation part of the BA. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
KOM202 – Bachelor's Thesis. 10
KOM204 – Bachelor's Thesis. 10
KOM208 – Bachelor's Thesis. 10
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