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GEOG3091

Special Syllabus for Master Degree

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The special syllabus should be relevant and support the master`s thesis in a general way and give a broader perspective on the master's thesis topic.

Learning outcome

The special syllabus should be relevant and support the master`s thesis in a general way and give a broader perspective on the master's thesis topic.

See also learning outcome descriptions for the master's thesis course (GEOG3900 or GEOG3940).

Learning methods and activities

  • Self-study.

The course consists of an individual theoretical syllabus related to the master`s degree and topics in the field of natural resources management or master's degree in Geography. Syllabus is defined by the students in co-operation with his/her supervisor, and must be approved by the Department of Geography. The syllabus should be approximately 500 pages. It should give a broader scientific understanding, and preferably be of newer date. Reports/grey literature can only be used exceptionally. The chosen syllabus cannot be the same as used in the master`s thesis, program of study or from subjects in lower degree.

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments:

  • The "Application form - Individual syllabus" must be filled out in cooperation with supervisor and submitted to the Department of Geography at least 2 months before the oral exam. The application form is available at the Department of Geography.
  • A term paper submitted one month before oral exam. The term paper will be evaluated as Pass/Not pass and act as a starting point for the oral exam. The term paper should be between 2000-3000 words.

Examination arrangement: Oral exam (ca 30 min)

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography (MGEOG)
Natural Resources Management (MSNARM)

Required previous knowledge

Students must have completed at least 30 credits in the study programme before they can register for the course.

Subject areas

  • Geography

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geography and Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100