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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will:

  • be able to document the necessary knowledge for and quality assurance of the collection and processing of data related to the sports science phenomenon in the master's thesis
  • be able to document insight into and understanding of the theoretical rationale and methodology associated with the master's thesis
  • be able to account for methodological challenges and scientific theoretical issues related to the sports science research work they have carried out.

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Supervision is an essential component of the work on the master's thesis. It ensures that the student acquires the necessary knowledge and provides the necessary quality assurance when collecting and processing data, as well as ensuring that this takes place in accordance with research ethics guidelines. Supervision is therefore a mandatory part of the programme.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of individual supervision. Attendance is mandatory for at least 10 hours. Students must have supervision as specified in their own supervision contract.

Expected student workload is approx. 1600 hours.

Examination requirements

  • Approved participation in supervision
  • All previous courses must be passed before the master's thesis may be handed in

Examinations

The master's thesis can either be an individual work or completed in groups of two students.
The student(s) will receive a graded grade on the submitted master's thesis. This grade can be adjusted by up to one grade after the adjusting, individual oral exam.

During the adjusted, individual oral exam, the student must initially give a presentation of the master's thesis. The rest of the time will be spent in conversation about the master's thesis, for example about the strengths and weaknesses of the current work. The adjusting oral exam will usually take about an hour, with up to 20 minutes of presentation and up to 45 minutes of discussion.

For more detailed information, see the faculty's master's handbook.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in consultation with the student representative, the method of evaluation and whether the course will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
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