Course - Master Thesis in English - MGLU5207
Master Thesis in English
About
About the course
Course content
This course consists of the master’s thesis. Under supervision, students will design and complete a research project documented through a written master’s thesis. The theme for the assignment is decided by the student in consultation with the supervisor(s) and will therefore vary from student to student.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has advanced, specialized knowledge within a specific area of English language, literature, culture and subject didactics
- has thorough knowledge of the requirements of an academic text
- has advanced knowledge of reference standards for academic texts
Skills
The student
- can write English precisely and effectively to generate an academic text
- can, under supervision, design and complete a research project that conforms to current research ethics
- can critically apply relevant methodological and theoretical approaches and previous research based on the needs of the profession and to identify new areas of research in the field
- can analyze and apply relevant research methods for English language, literature, culture and subject didactics independently
- can identify and critically assess various sources of information
- can refer to sources according to recognized standards in the field
- can familiarize oneself with literature relevant to conducting research within the specific area of English language, literature, culture and subject didactics
General competence
The student
- can disseminate extensive independent research work within the subject area and master the language of research in the field
- can communicate about research questions, scientific positioning, analyses, results in the field
- can contribute to the development of English as a subject in schools
- can apply knowledge to find answers to relevant issues within the subject area
- can disseminate research within the subject area to specialists and teachers
Learning methods and activities
Individual work with individual supervision or supervision in small groups. Group seminars to discuss work in progress and a master student conference.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Individual oral presentation of student's own research project
Obligatory attendance for group seminars
Obligatory participation in advisor/student meetings
Obligatory coursework will be evaluated as Approved/Not Approved. All obligatory coursework must be approved in order to submit the thesis.
ASSESSMENT
The master's thesis is written in monograph form. The thesis may be submitted either individually or as a joint project by two students. If the thesis is submitted as a joint project, the students must sign a collaboration agreement and submit a description of their collaboration together with the thesis. When the master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a joint grade is normally awarded. In some cases, however, it may be appropriate to assess the candidates individually. The oral examination is conducted individually.
The examination consists of the thesis and an oral examination that may adjust the final grade. Details regarding the format and conduct of the oral examination will be provided at the beginning of the semester. The oral examination will only be held if the written thesis has received a passing evaluation. In the event of an appeal, the thesis will be reassessed by an appeals committee before a new grade-adjusting oral examination is conducted.
Students should expect a period of up to three months between submission of the thesis and the final oral examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
Passed English 1 (30 credits) and English 2 (30 credits) or equivalent. Passed FoU assignment in the third year of Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 or 5-10.
Course materials
Course materials and information about the running of the course will be posted on the digital learning platform.
Syllabus
Subject areas
- English Language
- English
- Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master Thesis
Submission 2026-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment