Course content

The Master’s Thesis is written in the students’ special area of expertise. The thesis consists of an empirical scientific investigation in a chosen subject of cognitive and/or biological psychology. Students shall contact the teacher for advice on a choice of topic for the thesis. There are rules connected to the preparation of the thesis and criteria for evaluation of it. These can be reviewed by application to the Institute.
Supervision is an essential component of the work done for a Master’s Degree. It assures that the student is provided the necessary knowledge and involves the necessary quality assurance of the collection and handling of data in addition to seeing that this takes place according to the rules and regulations for ethical research. Supervision is therefore a mandatory part of the studies for those students wishing to deliver a Master’s Thesis. The deadline for application and acceptance of a subject for the thesis and for appointment of a supervisor will be
announced by the Institute. The application form is to be filed at the Dept. office. There are rules connected to the preparation of the thesis and criteria for evaluation of it. These can be reviewed by application to the Department.

Learning outcome

After having completed the Master’s Thesis the student shall be able to:
• Carry out a scientific project
• Think using principles and in a logical manner
• Work independently
• Carry on large project work within given time parameters

Learning methods and activities

Form of teaching: Self study under supervision.
Form of evaluation: Master thesis either in the form of article(s) or a monograph, together with an oral exam.

The thesis will be the main foundation for the final evaluation. In addition, there will be an oral exam consisting of two parts; oral presentation and questioning. Together, the evaluation of these will be used to adjust the grade given to the written thesis. The oral presentation of the master thesis will be open to all, but it is not permitted to ask any questions in connection to this presentation. The questioning will follow directly after the presentation and for this part only the evaluation committee will be present.

In addition to regular exam registration, the students are to announce the delivery of their Master`s Thesis on a specific formular, not later than 8 weeks before submission. The Master`s Thesis must be submitted in six copies. Deadline for submission is May 15th if the student wants the final examination result registered before the end of the spring semester.

The course is reserved for students admitted to a particular programme. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

• Supervision

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

All examinations for the Master’s degree in Cognitive and Biological Psychology must be successfully passed.