Course content

The thesis is worth 60 credits and should be 100–125 pages in length. The Department has produced a study plan for thesis preparation which, if followed, makes it possible for students to complete the study in the normal time available. Important points:

• Students themselves must decide on the theme of their thesis, early in the first semester. A provisional project description (6-8 pages) must be submitted by 1st November. This forms the basis for the assignment of a supervisor.
• Students must write a paper in connection with the obligatory course (2nd semester) indicating the general content of selected theme/research objectives.
• Reading of necessary background literature and fieldwork/data collection must be carried out by the middle of the 3rd semester (mid-October). Students must be well in progress with the analysis by the end of the 3rd semester.
• First draft must be submitted by 1st May (4th semester).
• Final version submitted and examination taken in June or August (4th semester).
• Rights to supervisors cease after the 4th semester.

Learning outcome

The aim is to provide training in carrying out an extended, independent scientific study.

Learning methods and activities

Form of assessment: Master’s thesis, together with 30-minute presentation of the thesis before an open auditorium and oral examination of up to 1 hour, based upon thesis.
The course is reserved for students admitted to a particular programme ("studierettskrav"). Exhange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

GEOG3001, GEOG3003, GEOG3005/3006, Experts in team and 22,5 credits electives.