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FI2001

Bachelor's thesis

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This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 22.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course is intended as a final course in the bachelor program. In consultation with the course lecturer/supervisor, the student chooses the topic and problem for discussion in the bachelor thesis. The problem can be theoretical or practical. Individual supervision is a central part of the course.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills):

Knowledge:

  • overview and knowledge of a philosophical/ethical topic
  • understanding of how perspectives, positions, and arguments on this topic can be linked to and illuminate a chosen problem for discussion
  • an overview of the philosophical/ethical background for the problem, and the philosophical contexts in which the problem lies

Skills:

  • formulate an issue and find relevant literature
  • discuss the chosen problem in an independent way, based on academic literature, and possibly other sources
  • ability to improve text/thesis based on feedback and supervision
  • present and defend the bachelor thesis

Learning methods and activities

The student’s own work on the topic, under supervision, is central. Students who have chosen a topic or issue that is related to the topic of another philosophy/ethics course that is taught in the same semester, are encouraged to follow this course. However, the department does offer a seminar (or meetings) specifically for students who write their bachelor’s thesis (which deals with academic writing and student presentations).

The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught but is valid for this semester and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Attendance at orientation meeting week 2
  • Approved participation and oral presentation at seminar
  • Approved curriculum list
  • Submission of essay draft

Further on evaluation

The assessment is based on the final submitted bachelor's thesis (6000-10000 words, plus reference list), adjusted through an oral exam.

The bachelor’s thesis is normally written in Norwegian, although Swedish, Danish, and English are also permitted. However, the abstract for the thesis should in any case be written in both Norwegian and English.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Philosophy and Ethics (BFI)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a programme of study is required: Philosophy and Ethics (BFI)

In addition, 60 credits in philosophy or ethics (including ex.phil.) are required.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FI2900 15 sp Autumn 2022
FIX2900 15 sp Autumn 2022
FI2002 15 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Ethics
  • Philosophy

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-10-01
Submission 2025-11-24 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Bachelor's thesis with adjusting oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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