Course content

The topic of the thesis should be within one of the three disciplines of English as taught in Norwegian universities. Alternatively, students may choose an interdisciplinary topic. The bachelor's thesis must be written in English. The students should further develop their proficiency in English as well as their understanding of texts and academic writing. Students will gain insight into information processing and evaluation of research and methods within a relevant subject.

All students must write an abstract of the thesis of approx. 1/2 page. The abstract will be written in both English and Norwegian and be placed first in the document, before the table of contents.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• has acquired a solid level of knowledge in the domain of the BA thesis topic

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to articulate and delimit a scientific research question;
• are capable of expressing themselves in written academic English;
• are able to analyse and organise collected information, including existing research on their chosen topic, and present it in writing;
• are able to apply the scientific terminology and methods required in a piece of academic work.

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

Independent study and supervision. The teaching will be organised with consideration to the students' topics and available supervision resources. The thesis must be written in English and consist of approximately 7500-9000 words, excluding references and appendices.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved topic for the bachelor's thesis.
• Approved research question/project outline and disposition (1-3 pages).
• At least one supervision session, individually or in groups, after the project outline has been approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved topic for the thesis
• Approved research question/project outline
• At least one supervision session, individually or in a group

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Students should have completed 15 ECTS in English courses at advanced undergraduate level (ENG2000-level).

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the bachelor's programme in English or the bachelor's programme in foreign languages, specialization in English.

Credit reductions