Course content

The thesis should be about a subject matter connected to cultural criticism. The student choses the subject and method with guidance from his/her academic adviser. The result will be an academic thesis with a scope of 80-100 pages. The academic supervisor primarily be assigned from the teachers of the programme. The academic supervisor's department will be responsible for the thesis.

Learning outcome

The student will finish a large, independent research project with guidance from a supervisor. On completion of the study, the student will have submitted an independent and original research contribution in his/her field of study. The student will through this project demonstrate that s/he have aquired knowledge of scientific ways of thinking and scientific method, and the thesis shall be written in accordance with the rules of scientific publishing.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method:
Self-study and individual supervision.

Assessment:
An academic thesis of 80-100 pages.

The thesis will be submitted in the fourth semester of study, unless another arrangement is made with the adviser and department. The dates for submission is November 5th in the fall term, and May 1st in the spring term.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The course requires admission to the Master's programme in Art Criticism and Cultural Dissemination. Successful applicants to the programme must hold a BA with a specialization within at least one of the programme's subject areas.