Course - Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy - MGLU5230
Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy
About
About the course
Course content
Under supervision, the student must plan and carry out independent research work with relevance to pedagogical work in the school. The work on the master's thesis must be based on a project plan that the student has prepared in advance. The student can choose whether the research work should include empirical data or only be theoretically based. The master's thesis is the research report where the student documents the work and presents research findings. Through the master's thesis, the student must, based on a chosen research question, show insight into current research, theories and methods.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The student
- has in-depth knowledge of issues related to the social pedagogical field
- has in-depth knowledge of the research process, from planning, via implementation and to documentation of an independent research work
SKILLS:
The student:
- can under supervision supervise and carry out a research project in line with current research ethics norms
- can activly find and use research literature and theory that is relevant to conduct research within a limited subject area in pedagogy
- can use relevant research methods to carry out a pedagogical research work / investigate pedagogical issues
- can orientate, and critically relate to different sources of information
GENERAL COMPETENCE:
The student
- can convey an extensive independent research work within the subject area
- can critically assess various research work and their validity and relevance
- can apply insight into special issues related to diversity and inclusion issues, and contribute to the development of a democratic school
Learning methods and activities
Individual work under supervision in groups and / or individually.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignmenst according to the course description
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Students must participate in supervision/supervisory processes
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 credits in social pedagogy in the fifth year of primary school teacher education.
Required previous knowledge
Passed PEL 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a total of 60 credits) or equivalent. Passed FoU- assignment in the third year of primary school teacher education. Passed 30 credits in social pedagogy in the third year of primary school teacher education. Completed 30 credits in social pedagogy in the fifth year of primary school teacher education. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.
Course materials
Self-chosen syllabus
Syllabus
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master thesis
Submission 2026-11-26 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment