Course - Preparatory Course, Master's Thesis - BARN3400
Preparatory Course, Master's Thesis
About
About the course
Course content
The course will prepare the students for their work with the masters thesis. The various stages of the research process will be introduced, such as defining a research problem, how to make use of acquired knowledge of theory and methodology, analyse etc. During the course the students shall develop a masters project. Each students project will be discussed in plenum. By the end of the course, a final project description must be submitted.
Learning outcome
Generate basic knowledge of how to prepare and design scientific research projects. The students shall develop a research design, including an empirical study, which will then form the basis for the masters thesis.
Learning methods and activities
Total seminar hours: up to 18 hours. Form of assessment: approved oral presentation and project description. The course is exclusively for students accepted at MPhil in Childhood Studies.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Childhood Studies (MPCHILD)
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
Admittance to the course requires a bachelor's degree in a social science or humanities discipline, or equivalent.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Childhood Studies
- Social Sciences
Contact information
There is no contact information available for this course.