Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

The compulsory courses must normally be completed before one can get tuition on the thesis

Learning outcomes

Through work with the thesis , the student should be able to
  • formulate a research question and answer this by using research methods and theory
  • acquire knowledge related to the field and the research context of the chosen topic
  • acquire knowledge and skills about how a scientific work is planned and executed
  • communicate results from research and development projectsboth orally and written.

Contents

Course content is mainly related to the students self-selected topic. The student will apply the theoretical, analytical and methodological expertise they have acquired throughout the program on the thesis. The thesis should be related to the specialisation the student has enrolled in.

Teaching and learning methods

There are written guidelines for the thesis on length, content, process and procedures etc. A copy of these guidelines is available on request from the faculty and are made available in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The master thesis is normally written individually. However, two students may apply to write the master thesis together should they wish to do so.

In connection with the thesis there will be held compulsory seminars. Students are entitled to receive guidance and will be appointed a supervisor . The relationship between student and supervisor are regulated in a contract. Expected scope of work is 1620 hours .

Examination requirements

Approved project outline, oral presentation of the thesis (findings and process).

Examinations

Thesis counting 100 %. Graded assessment.

The census date is six weeks from submission. See also info on thesis on UiA´s webpage .

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. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

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
ME-527 – Master thesis, sociology. 60
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