Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The Master Thesis module comprises preparation of a Master Thesis on a subject, which the student is free to select from within the disciplinary framework of the programme.

The topic of the Master Thesis must be approved by the Master Thesis Committee. The topic is submitted to the final phase of placement and supervisor in three stages. Preliminary topic and problem formulation, synopsis/exposé and connection to supervisors. These include argumentation for the relevance of the topic and for the theoretical and methodological points of departure, a preliminary bibliography.

The module includes extensive individual contact a number of seminars. Additionally, students will be offered expert thesis supervision in relation with their problem oriented thesis work.

The Master Thesis gives the student the possibility

1. To deal with a topic from a sub-area of the course and to acquire special knowledge and 
2. To create and present a scientifically established study. Thereby the student can prove her/his ability concerning articulating research aim, definition of problems, choice of methods and methodological performance.

An additional aim may be to publish a summary of the master thesis as story in an expert publication (e.g. magazine, journal, conference catalogue or anthology) in order to make known the acquired knowledge to a wide audience. This should be undertaken in agreement together with the supervisor.

The Master Thesis is an extensive written work and serves to acquire knowledge in the special field by generating new content and knowledge.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

In the Master’s thesis module, the student will acquire knowledge

• 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

In the Master’s thesis module, the student will acquire skills

• 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, design and/or technology, and substantiating academic choices and priorities.
• applying, further developing and critically reflecting on relevant theories, methods and technologies pertaining to the topic of the thesis

Competences

In the Master’s thesis module, the student will acquire competencies 

• 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
• 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.

Exam

Exams