•   Master's Thesis SER22MT01-3003 01.08.2025-31.07.2026  30 credits  (SE24H-E) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The degree thesis is part of the student's personal competence profile. In the degree thesis, the student will apply theoretical models to practical problems. The student must also show that they can handle complex problems independently within their area of competence and can work logically and methodically. The student should be able to work in a scientific way and use reference material and external sources of knowledge.
    Prerequisites
    The course Research Methodology is done prior to or at the same time as the thesis.
    Content of the study unit
    The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.

    The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at aexcellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Towe Andersson

    Learning material

    Novia's process description for degree thesis on intranet.
    Additional information can be found in the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

    Group(s)
    • SE24H-E
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Towe Andersson, Mats Lindholm, Jussi Jalkanen, Isa Melander-Ekström, Leif Wirtanen, Emil Jansson, Johan Degerlund, Aku Aspila

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Structural Engineering

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5