Course content

The student choses the subject and method with guidance from his/her academic adviser. The student will also have the opportunity to discuss their work in progress in a master's thesis seminar. The result will be a academic thesis of 70-100 pages.

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, seminars (master thesis seminar), and individual supervision throughout the course.

Assessment:
An academic thesis of 70-100 pages.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The student must be admitted to the Master's programme in Scandinavian and have passed the following exams: either NORD3101/SPRÅK3000 or NORD3201/LITT3000, and either NORD3102 or NORD3202 or NORD3100 and NORD3501.

Course materials

Individually decided.

Credit reductions