Course content

The Master Thesis is a scientific analysis of a topic within political science and can be up to 80 pages in length (approximately 30000 words). Students participate in the mandatory Master Thesis seminar. All Master degree students must complete a master thesis agreement.

Learning outcome

Knowledge – the student shall:
* have a theoretically comprehensive knowledge of the specific research topic.
* have knowledge of how one carries our independent research work.
* through the use of obligatory supervision receive an insight into the research process and different levels: engage in constructive and critical evaluation of others’ research, plan research in combination with outers, collect data, analysis and treatment of data.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
* carry out independent research work.
* through work on a Master’s Dissertation, acquire skills that are useful not only in relation to research but also, for example, in relation to investigative work, teaching, journalism, etc.

Learning methods and activities

Mandatory Master Thesis Seminar and individual supervision.

Form of assessment: Master Thesis and an oral examination which can be used to adjust the Master Thesis’ grade by one unit.

The course is reserved for students admitted to the Master of Science in Political Science.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory Master Thesis Seminar and individual supervision

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Political Science Master Program. All other courses in the programme have to be passed before the Master Thesis exam.

Credit reductions