Master’s Thesis
2020/2021
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The Master’s thesis module comprises preparation of a Master’s thesis on a subject which the student is free to select from within the disciplinary framework of the programme. The thesis may be written as either a theoretically, methodologically or analytically oriented thesis, or it may be oriented towards practical and constructive ICT solutions on the basis of theory and method.
The topic of the Master’s thesis must be approved by the Study Board. The topic must be presented to the Study Board in the shape of a thesis statement comprising a preliminary problem formulation, argumentation for the relevance of the topic and for the theoretical and methodological points of departure as well as a preliminary bibliography. Upon approval, a deadline for the submission of the thesis is set.
Students will be offered thesis supervision in relation with their problem oriented thesis work.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must through the module gain knowledge and understanding of:
the theories, methods and technologies of the selected subject area at the highest international level
research ethics and understanding of the implications of research work
the theory of science of the selected thesis topic
Skills
The student must through the module acquire skills in:
applying methods, theories and technologies pertaining to a specific issue within the academic area
creating an independent and systematic overview of relevant existing knowledge within the topic of the thesis
independently selecting approaches pertaining to the topic of the thesis on the basis of theory of science, theory, methods, analysis, design and/or technology, and substantiating these academic choices and priorities
applying, further developing and critically reflecting on relevant theories, methods and technologies pertaining to the topic of the thesis
structuring and communicating the acquired knowledge in a suitable manner as regards content and language register to an academic audience within the disciplinary field of the programme
Competences
The student must through the module aquire competences in:
critical reflection on the disciplinary area pertaining to the chosen topic of the thesis
independent and systematic search for knowledge, choosing and explaining this choice and planning and undertaking the research of the topic of the thesis
arguing for choices as regards the applied theories, methods and technologies as well as choices as regards any empirical material and/or design aspects
Type of instruction
Reference is made to §17.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Master’s Thesis |
| Type of exam | Master's thesis/final project
The examination will be conducted as a conversation between the
student(s) and the examiner and external examiner on the basis of a
Master’s thesis prepared by one or a number of students.
The Master’s thesis will be considered the shared responsibility of the group. The Master’s thesis and the conversation must demonstrate that each student fulfils the objectives for the module stated above as regards knowledge, skills and competences. The Master’s thesis, including a one-two page summary in a foreign language (see below), forms the basis of the examination and assessment, and a combined grade will be awarded for the Master’s thesis and the oral performance. Summary: A summary of no less than one page and no more than two pages in Danish or English must be included. Literature foundation: Minimum 2000 standard pages supervisor approved, self-selected literature related to the Master Thesis. Number of pages: total number of pages of the Master’s Thesis must be no less than 35 pages and no more than 70 pages per student in a project group, and 80 pages if written individually. Normal duration of examination: 45 minutes; if two students, 75 minutes; and if three students, 100 minutes. The project report and the conversation must demonstrate that the student fulfils the objectives for the module stated above. |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kandidatspeciale |
| Module code | KAINFOS2014 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
KA 4. semester |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Communication and Digital Media |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
