Course content

The master's thesis gives the candidate opportunity to study in depth a certain relevant topic and to carry out research on the basis of certain issues. The topic of the master's thesis is chosen in collaboration with the academic supervisor and should be related to the trainee period. The thesis is written under supervision which gives opportunities for academic discussions, orally and in writing. The thesis should be approximately 15.000-22.000 words.

Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.

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 by writing a master's thesis acquired thorough knowledge of and a theoretical approach to certain issues within the field.
• Has by writing a master's thesis achieved broad and intimate knowledge of a specific field of cultural heritage management.

Skills:

The candidate:

• Has been trained in applying cultural heritage theory in analysing questions of relevance for the field of cultural heritage work.
• Has experience in completing a major academic text of high standards regarding form and analytic level.

Learning methods and activities

The thesis is written under academic supervision. The grade given on the thesis is finalised after an oral exam. Master’s students at the Faculty of Humanities are required to acquaint themselves with the content of the webpage on the master’s thesis, which outlines the rights and obligations of the student, the supervisor, and the department in relation to the master's thesis. The webpage also provides information on the supervision hours allocated to the master’s thesis. See the following link for more informaton: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masters+agreement+-+Faculty+of+Humanities

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in cultural heritage management, and the completion of three semesters (90 ects.) of the Master's programme in cultural heritage management.

Course materials

None