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HIST3000

Master 's Thesis in History

Credits 60
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 4 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Master's thesis

About

About the course

Course content

The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor, preferably in connection with an existing research project. An overview of ongoing projects at the department will be available at the beginning of each semester. The thesis should normally contain between 70-100 pages (this is calculated assuming the use of standard A4 paper, 1.5 line spacing, and Times New Roman as font/typeface).

Learning outcome

Work with a master's thesis is practical experience in historical research. Through their research, students should have the experience of how a research project is developed and source material collected and used.

Learning methods and activities

The topic should be developed in consultation with a supervisor. Term paper and project plans are evalulated with approved/not approved before the second semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Project plan during the first semester of study

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Historie (MHIST)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's Programme in History.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFHIST390 60 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • History

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting Duration 30 minutter
Oppgave
Weighting 1/1

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting Duration 30 minutter
Oppgave
Weighting 1/1