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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

UT-101, UT-107 UT-113, UT-114, UT-203, UT-204, UT-200 and ME-107 or an equivalent course in research methods.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • write a structured academic thesis based on analysis of data by use of theoretical perspectives and concepts
  • communicate the results of an independent research project
  • respond to a problem statement through the application of a research design, research methods and relevant theoretical perspectives
  • use and produce knowledge on the chosen research topic and the local/national context in which the research is located
  • communicate commitment to ethical guidelines and critical reflection on their own research position
  • apply critical perspectives in discussing development issues in specific cases and contexts

Contents

The bachelor thesis is based on the students’ project description and fieldwork. The problem statement of the thesis must be related to the field of development studies. The students will work independently with the thesis, but will be provided supervision.

Teaching and learning methods

Students are assigned a supervisor from UiA. The compulsory seminars in UT-200 will also be essential for analysis and writing of the thesis. Guidance will also be provided as part of the exchange programme with partner universities. Peer-student collaboration is also offered in some countries. Estimated workload is 405 hours.

Examination requirements

Mandatory supervision with a requirement of minimum three supervisions.

Examinations

Bachelor thesis, approximately 12 000 (+/- 10%) words.
Written individually or in pairs. Graded A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 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
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