Course content

The course covers the development of a project description, and on the basis of this, the writing of a Master's thesis. The topic for the thesis is chosen in collaboration with the department, usually within one of the department’s project programmes. The thesis should be the equivalent of two semesters' workload. It should be 60-80 pages long, A4 format, with 2.5cm margins, 1.5 line spacing and 12 point Times New Roman font (approximately 21,000-28,000 words). The table of contents, illustrations, acknowledgements, literature list and a possible appendix are counted in addition to this. If the length of the thesis significantly exceeds the norm, it will have to be approved by the advisor.

Learning outcome

Students should learn to perform an archaeological analysis and develop and write an academic paper.

Learning methods and activities

Participation requires acceptation into the Master's programme in Archaeological research. In order to be able to sit the final exam, the student must participate in a minimum of 50 percent of all obligatory activities.
Assessment form is a grade evaluation of the Master's thesis in combination with an oral examination. The oral exam will consist of the student’s presentation of the thesis, followed by a discussion of the thesis between the censors and the student. A preliminary grade is set on the basis of the written work. The oral exam can be used to adjust the final grade.

Compulsory assignments

• Seminars and supervision in relation to the master's thesis
• Satisfactory participation at 50 % of the compulsory seminars

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The student must be capable to read and understand languages relevant to the Master's thesis.

Required previous knowledge

Participation requires acceptation into the Master's programme in Archaeological research.

Credit reductions