Course - Master 's Thesis in History - HIST3000
Master 's Thesis in History
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
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
Further on evaluation
The final grade of the thesis might be adjusted after the oral examination.
If you are given a failing grade on the master's thesis you can apply to the department to resubmit your master's thesis once. To resubmit, the master's thesis must be completely new or so heavily rewritten that it can be considered a new thesis.
All master's theses must include an abstract in Norwegian and English.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
History (MHIST)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's Programme in History.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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HIST3000 | 60 sp | Autumn 2013 |
HIST3001 | 60 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- History
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Master's Thesis with oral adjusting exam
Submission 2025-11-17 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment