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KULT3391

STS: Master's Thesis in Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Credits 52.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master thesis

About

About the course

Course content

The thesis should normally contain between 21 000 and 34 000 words. It shall demonstrate the ability to carry out an independent scientific research task. The thesis can be written as two articles with a common introduction of between 16 000 and 24 000 words. The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor, preferably in connection with an existing research project and shall be approved in the first semester.

Learning outcome

The thesis work will provide students with practical training in conducting research work. The student will learn how a problem is constructed and how empirical material is collected and analyzed. The students will gain experience in presenting research material in written form. The work will provide expertise in analyzing socio-technical phenomena and changes.

KNOWLEDGE :

A candidate with a thesis in STS:

  • has good knowledge about the development of research design and methodology of a limited research mission
  • is able to consider appropriate sources and obtaining these
  • can use theory and prepare relevant analysis strategies
  • has knowledge of research ethics guidelines

SKILLS :

A candidate with a thesis in STS has:

  • the ability to study a large portfolio of cases, analyze them and draw sound conclusions
  • training in a type of systematics and abstraction suitable for use in research work, innovation, education and policy development

Learning methods and activities

Students receive individual guidance on assignment writing. 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

Further on evaluation

An adjusting oral part is included in the assessment.

The Master's thesis must include an abstract, in both Norwegian and English, at approx. 300 words (max. 1 page).

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Science and Technology Studies (STS) (MSTS)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the master's programme in STS. To complete the thesis, the students must have passed KULT3301, KULT3303, KULT3304, KULT3322, EiT/HiP, KULT3307 or equivalent.

Subject areas

  • Science and Technology Studies
  • History
  • Social Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2025-12-15 Time Submission 14:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment