Master's Thesis Module
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The master’s thesis module gives the student knowledge, skills, and competences to initiate, conduct, and complete their master’s thesis. The student is offered supervision from both partner universities. The thesis module is focused on the thesis and the student’s research topic within the framework of the programme. The thesis can either be a pure theoretical and analytical project or it a theoretical and methodological practical solution. The student is offered supervision from both partner universities. The module comprises a seminar that address research methodological issues.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Through the module, the student must gain knowledge and understanding of:
- Advanced use of research methodologies in digital and visual communication and art education
- Building and critically assessing new knowledge in academic research
Skills
The student must through the module acquire skills in:
- Conducting and managing academic research in digital and visual communication and art education
- Receiving, providing, and utilizing collegial feedback in research
- Master thesis level academic writing
Competences
The student must through the module acquire competences for:
- Independently formulating and conducting research projects in digital and visual communication and art education
Type of instruction
Reference is made to §17.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Master's Thesis Module |
| 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
(either Finnish or Danish), forms the basis of the examination and
assessment, and a combined grade will be awarded for the Master’s
thesis and the oral performance. |
| 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 |
Additional information
The criteria of assessment are stated in the Academic Policies and Regulations (Aalto)
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kandidatspeciale |
| Module code | KANOVA238 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
MA 4. Semester Location of lecture: Aalto University Finland or Aalborg University Copenhagen |
| ECTS | 30 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Other location |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Studies and Art Education |
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
