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GEOG3091

Special Syllabus for Master Degree

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

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
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)

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

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

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