Course - Master Thesis in Science - MGLU5209
Master Thesis in Science
About
About the course
Course content
This course consists of work with the master thesis. With supervision, the student designs and carries out a research project that is documented through the written master thesis. The topic of the thesis is decided by the student together with the student's supervisor. An important part of the work is to aquire insight into literature relevant for the thesis, and thus the course material will be individual.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has advanced knowledge within important areas of science education
- has specialised knowledge within a particular theme in science education
- has thorough knowledge on the requirements of an academic text in science education
SKILLS
The student
- can under supervision design and carry out a research project according to ethical norms in current research
- can use relevant methods for research in science education in an independent way
- can navigate and critically view different sources of information
- can refer to information sources according to recognized standards
- can comprehend the literature relevant for conducting research within a specific area of science education
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- can communicate a comprehensive independent research project using the forms of expression common in the field
- can contribute to the development of science as a subject in school
Learning methods and activities
Individual study and with supervision indivually or in groups.
Compulsory assignments
- Attending supervision based on text drafts is mandatory.
- Attendance at seminars
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Supervision is mandatory in the work on the master's thesis and is carried out in consultation with the appointed supervisor. Attending supervision based on text drafts is mandatory.
Attendance at seminars.
Oral presentation of the master project. Assessed as approved or not approved.
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
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed 30 ECTS courses at master's level in science in the fourth year of primary and lower secondary teacher education or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
- Fulfilled Science 1 and Science 2 (in sum 60 ECTS)
- Fulfilled the R&D-project in the third year of the study program
Course materials
Individual curriculum.
Syllabus
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| EDU3910 | 30 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| DID3950 | 30 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Life Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master's thesis
Submission 2026-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment