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PED2900

Bachelor Thesis in Education

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Credits 15
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Bachelor thesis

About

About the course

Course content

This course will provide an introduction to theoretical and scientific thinking. The student shall acquire written and oral skills in order to have a dialogue with the research community, provide a critical assessment-, analysis-, presentation- and discussion of the theory of current educational issues. The course provides an opportunity for an optional specialization in a central area of education. The theme of the bachelor thesis is chosen from a list that represents some of the key educational challenges. The topic but must be discussed with and approved by the appointed supervisor. A self-selected reading which students can get advice from a supervisor to select, together with any separate data collection, will be the basis for the preparation of the bachelor thesis.

Learning outcome

After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:

  • Can independently write a scientific text in Education.
  • Has thorough knowledge of major theories, concepts and methodological approaches in an optional area of pedagogy.
  • Can justify their own professional opinion within the educational field.
  • Master the norms of academic writing in terms of references, quotes and layout for reference list.
  • Can formulate a professional pedagogical issue.
  • Can make use of relevant existing theory, research results and any personal experiences to illuminate educational issues.

Learning methods and activities

The main form of teaching activity is seminars. The students will work in larger thematic groups and in small response groups. Guidance is given in theme groups, and each thesis has three hours of individual instruction. There will also be conducted a course in academic writing. Students must submit written assignments as sketch, project description and progress report. Students will also orally present their chosen topic and plan the implementation of the project for their theme group

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignments
  • Oral presentation

Required previous knowledge

The one year programme in education ( PED1001, PED1002, PED1003, PED1006 and PED1007) or completed bachelor degree ( 3 years) in relevant profession in addition to minimum 30 ECTS credits in education. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PED1020 15 sp Autumn 2011
PED1010 15 sp Autumn 2011
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

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

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Bachelor thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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