Studieguide

Lärandemål

The Master’s thesis is a demanding development project or research work combining theory, praxis and creation of new knowledge. The thesis subject and aim are based on requirements and needs of working life.

By completing the thesis, the student demonstrates mastery of the following objectives:
- combine theoretical framework and pragmatic work with the contextual needs in a meaningful development project
- network and communicate professionally with relevant organisations and communities
- evaluate critically sources and methods, select the suitable ones and use them systematically and ethically
- possess the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development
- document, report and give presentations of the project and the final results

Innehåll

The Master’s thesis process consists of three stages.

The aim of the first stage of the Master's thesis is to continue working on the draft presented earlier on the course Research and Development Methods.

At the first stage of the thesis objective is discussed with the supervisor, and the research project is identified and defined. The thesis project is presented at the starting seminar. After this first seminar the student updates the research plan and it will be evaluated as approved or failed.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites.