Course content

The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor. Students will be invited to a presentation by potential supervisors at an early stage of their studies. The thesis should normally contain 25.000-35.000 words (bibliography and appendix not included).

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has substantial knowledge in the field of research for the master thesis
• is familiar with historiography and different perspectives used by historians to explain fundamental historical themes in the period of specialization

Skills

The candidate

• is able to use a broad range of information and critically analyze a problem
• is able to develop ideas and problems, give advice and elaborate and evaluate different sorts of historical problems
• has substantial knowledge on how to use historical method as a analytical tool

Learning methods and activities

The topic should be developed in consultation with a supervisor. Students must attend an obligatory third semester seminar. The final grade of the thesis might be adjusted after the oral examination. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

• Third semester seminar

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's Programme in History.

Credit reductions