Master's Thesis

2022/2023

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the Danish version of the module is valid.

PURPOSE
That the student can independently, systematically and critically through the application of scientific theory and method formulate, analyze and contribute to the solution of a current research problem within Interaction Design

University degrees are research-based degrees; all students must gain in-depth insight into the current research problem and methods in the master's program, so that this insight can be applied in solving problems within research

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • document in-depth knowledge of and overview of a current problem within research in interaction design and its possible solutions

Skills

  • reason about and with the concepts and techniques concerned
  • apply and create theories within the subject area in connection with the formulation of and analysis and solution of a problem within research in interaction design
  • convey a current issue in interaction design, a contribution to its solution and the associated conceptual framework within the framework of the research area

Competences

  • apply the concepts and reasoning within the subject area to formulate, analyze and contribute to the solution of a problem within a current issue within research in interaction design

Type of instruction

Project work

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 900 hours.

Exam

Exams

Name of examMaster's Thesis
Type of exam
Master's thesis/final project
Group test based on project report.
The project report must include: formulation, analysis and contribution to solving a current research problem, usually in the area of ​​interaction design, which was the topic of the project module in the 3rd semester.
ECTS30
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854

Facts about the module

Danish titleKandidatspeciale
Module codeDSNIXDK401
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS30
Language of instructionDanish and English
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design