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VL3900 - Master Thesis in Adult Learning

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100

Course content

The master's thesis is compulsory for the master's degree and is to be written during the final term of the programme. The thesis is an independent piece of research based on a project description that has been approved in the preceding term. There will bi supervision by an appointed supervisor throughout the work with the thesis. The research topic should either be connected to topics examined during the master's program, or to other topics relevant to adult learning. The thesis should be 18000 - 22500 words (A4, line spacing 1.15, Verdana 10 pt.), abstract, reference list and appendices excluded. It is possible to do the thesis as a joint project, provided that each student’s contribution is clearly presented and is equivalent to an independent master’s thesis in work load and extent. This includes individual assessment of the thesis as well as individual oral examination.

Learning outcome

The student has knowledge about the different phases of the research process through planning, executing and reporting an independent piece of academic research. Further, the student can work with and analyse empirical material, considering and reflecting on ethical questions, constructively and critically assessing their own and others’ research, as well as conveying and discussing conclusions.

Learning methods and activities

Compulsory supervision. All students must submit a master's thesis agreement. The agreement confirms that the thesis' topic is approved and that both student and supervisor are familiar with and have accepted the procedural guidelines.

Compulsory assignments

  • Project description for Master's Thesis, about 4 pages
  • Compulsery supervision

Further on evaluation

The exam entails handing the thesis in and an oral test that includes an oral presentation of the thesis (ca. 10 minutes). The oral examination is used to adjust the grade, normally within one grade.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Learning in Working Life and Society (MVL)

Required previous knowledge

VL3000, VLR3007, VLR3008, VL3010, VL3011, VL3012 and VL3013 has to be completed to be admitted to the course. All other exams in the Master's programme in Adult Learning (EiT and elective course) must be completed before the master's thesis can be delivered.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
VILL3900 30.0 AUTUMN 2011
VL3902 30.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Adult Education and Learning
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100

Release
2023-10-02

Submission
2023-10-08


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examination 100/100

Submission
2024-06-01


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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