Course - Master's Thesis in European Studies - EUR3001
Master's Thesis in European Studies
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The Master's Thesis is an individually written, research-based academic dissertation on a topic that is relevant to the study of contemporary Europe broadly conceived, the European integration process and European/EU relations since 1945. The MA thesis should have a length between 20,000 and 30,000 words, including notes, bibliography and figures. It should relate and contribute to existing research on the chosen topic and include a theoretical and/or conceptual framework.
Learning outcome
Successful candidates are expected to have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
Candidates have
- in-depth, expert knowledge in their field of research
- detailed knowledge about issues of relevance for students of European Studies
- are familiar with planning and conducting research, finding and working with various kinds of sources and presenting their research findings in a scholarly manner
Skills:
Candidates are
- able to conduct independent and original research
- able to collect and critically interpret relevant empirical data and apply appropriate theoretical and/or conceptual frameworks
- are capable of designing and operationalizing a research proposal
- sharp in their academic writing, argumentative and presentation skills
Learning methods and activities
Students are expected to engage in independent research. The assigned supervisor will provide guidance throughout the elaboration of the MA thesis. Compulsory activities include meeting with the thesis supervisor.
Master’s students at the Faculty of Humanities are required to acquaint themselves with the content of the webpage on the master’s thesis, which outlines the rights and obligations of the student, the supervisor, and the department in relation to the master's thesis. The webpage also provides information on the supervision hours allocated to the master’s thesis. See the following link for more informaton: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masters+agreement+-+Faculty+of+Humanities
Further on evaluation
Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.
Students who wish to write their thesis in a language other than English (e.g. Norwegian) should consult the programme leader. Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English.
A provisional grade will be given prior to the formal oral examination. This temporary grade can be adjusted up or down after the examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
European Studies (MEURSTUD)
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in European Studies and Foreign Languages or equivalent. EUR3415 Research and Project Planning.
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in European Studies/masterprogrammet i Europastudier.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| EUR3000 | 30 sp | Autumn 2011 |
| EUR3010 | 30 sp | Autumn 2011 |
| EUR3900 | 30 sp | Autumn 2011 |
| EUR3011 | 30 sp | Autumn 2012 |
Subject areas
- European studies
- European Studies
- History
- Political Science