Course - Master thesis in Vocational Didactics - written thesis - DID3920
Master thesis in Vocational Didactics - written thesis
About
About the course
Course content
This course consists of work with the Master’s thesis. The subject has no scheduled teaching.
The thesis constitutes an independent academic research project supervised by academic staff. The thesis should be original, follow established research ethical principles, present clear theoretical and methodological choices, engage critical thinking, and demonstrate clear communication. The research topic, research question, theoretical framework and methodological design for the thesis will be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
All students are entitled to conduct the Master’s thesis individually. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to write the thesis in pairs. This is determined in consultation with the course coordinator and supervisor and should be noted within the research proposal offered by the students.
The master's thesis has a scope of 45 credits, equivalent to 1.5 semesters of full-time study.
Learning outcome
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
The candidate has
- Advanced specialized knowledge of relevant theories and current research within the chosen vocational education field
- Thorough understanding of academic thinking, research methods, research ethics, and specialized knowledge of the chosen research method(s) applied in the thesis
- Advanced knowledge of the requirements for an academic study and the academic genre within the vocational education research field
- Thorough understanding of reference systems and the formal requirements for academic texts
Skills
The candidate can
- conceptualize and execute an independent research project aligned with research ethics and formal requirements under supervision
- Independently employ relevant methods for vocational education research.
- Locate relevant scholarly literature and critically assess various information sources
- Use referencing systems in accordance with the existing standards
General Competence
The candidate can
- Apply academic knowledge and skills to address vocational education issues
- Disseminate independent research using the field's expressions and characteristics
- Engage in professional and educational discussions, initiate developmental processes, and contribute to innovation within vocational education
- Benefit from supervision
Learning methods and activities
The course primarily consists of seminars, presentations, individual work, and supervision. Supervision is mandatory for the master's thesis and is conducted in collaboration with the appointed supervisor. Students are required to participate in master's seminars and present and discuss their master's projects.
For collaborative writing, students must have a written agreement (a specific form) beforehand. The agreement involves both students and the supervisor. The thesis must include a process document detailing the collaborative process, including responsibilities and work distribution. This process document is taken into consideration by the examiners of the thesis.
Compulsory activities/assignments
- Oral presentation
- Supervision
- Participation in master's seminars
All compulsory assignments must be approved in order to submit the master’s thesis.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation
- Supervision
- Participation on seminar
Further on evaluation
ASSESSMENT
The master's thesis is written in monograph form. The thesis may be submitted either individually or as a joint project by two students. If the thesis is submitted as a joint project, the students must sign a collaboration agreement and submit a description of their collaboration together with the thesis. When the master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a joint grade is normally awarded. In some cases, however, it may be appropriate to assess the candidates individually. The oral examination is conducted individually.
The examination consists of the thesis and an oral examination that may adjust the final grade. Details regarding the format and conduct of the oral examination will be provided at the beginning of the semester. The oral examination will only be held if the written thesis has received a passing evaluation. In the event of an appeal, the thesis will be reassessed by an appeals committee before a new grade-adjusting oral examination is conducted.
Students should expect a period of up to three months between submission of the thesis and the final oral examination.
All other examinations in the Master's programme must be completed before the Master's thesis can be submitted for assessment.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Education (MDID) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended previous knowledge
All first-year courses in the Master of Education program vocational studies, should be completed before starting this course.
Required previous knowledge
Special Conditions
Requires admission to the study program: Master of education (MDID) - vocational studies.
Required previous knowledge
The course requires admission to the Master in Education program, vocational studies. The compulsory requirements in DID3203 Theory and Project Design must be approved, but the exam need not be passed.
Course materials
Course Material
Individually chosen reading material in agreement with the supervisor
Special needs accommodation
Students with disabilities and students with special needs may apply for individual adjustments in studies and assessment. Please contact the student advisor for the program (email:
Syllabus
Subject areas
- Pedagogical knowledge
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master thesis
Submission 2026-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 15:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment