- Course code: AVH5130
- Credits: 30
- Language: English
Study program affiliation:
Thesis for Master in the Study of Religion AVH5130
The course is a core subject in the study program Master in the Study of Religion. The thesis is an independent research project on a chosen topic. The work with the thesis is meant to strengthen the student's professional competence and educate for positions within research.
The thesis may be built on an independent analysis of empirical data, or it may give an analysis of the research performed by others. The thesis may be independent work or part of a research project performed by others. Choice of research topics and perspective should be in line with the general goals for the master's degree.
Master’s thesis (30 ECTS) is available in combination with Internship (30 ECTS) or 30 ECTS in exchange semester.
All students writing a master's thesis must have a valid contract with their supervisor, and the supervisor is to endorse the subject of the thesis. MF assigns supervisors for all students, usually during the course MET5010.
Organization
The course consists of writing seminars, group and individual supervision.
Prerequisites: As a main rule the students must
As a main rule all courses included in the program structure must be passed before the submission of the thesis.
About the study
Study requirements
In order to receive a final assessment, the student must:
- take active part in the writing seminars. This includes presenting draft texts and commenting on the drafts of other students.
- have a valid contract with a supervisor, in which the supervisor has endorsed the subject for the master's thesis. The subject for the thesis is to be chosen by the student in co-operation with the supervisor. The supervisor's endorsement is to ensure that the subject lies within the field of the program and to ensure its suitableness for a master's thesis. There is to be a written contract between the supervisor and the student, in which the supervisor endorses the subject for the master`s thesis. The contract is to be submitted digitally, usually as part of MET5010.
- submit information about the expected time for handing in the thesis and state the topic of the thesis, both within a given deadline. See the exam pages, subcategory master's thesis, for submission deadlines and information on how to give notice.
- agree to an academic integrity commitment statement during final submission, confirming that the thesis is self-produced
- participate in the in-depth evaluation of the course if such evaluation is stipulated in the relevant term
When course requirements are not fulfilled, this will count as one examination attempt, unless the student withdraws before the set deadline (1 May/November).
Final assessment/Exam
The final assessment is based on the master's thesis (18.000-24.000 words). The thesis is assessed with grades A-F.
Information about submission deadlines, the submission procedure and the specified requirements for structure, layout and references, is available at the exam pages, subcategory master’s thesis. The master’s thesis must fulfill the specified requirements to be accepted.
The examination results will be announced within 3-6 weeks after the submission deadline.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student has
- thorough knowledge about the research topic
SKILLS
The student can
- plan and complete an independent research project in line with applicable norms for research ethics
- formulate a precise research question and limit material to be used, based on the research question
- make a well-reasoned choice of theory and method based on the available material and research questions
- explain the connection between theory, method, use of concepts and empirical data / source material in one's own research
- use scholarly concepts/theories/ tools to analyze and discuss a research topic in an independent way
- find and use relevant scholarly sources, and refer to these in a sound and correct manner with regard to an established reference standard
- communicate in writing the results of one's own research concisely and systematically
Overlapping courses
The course has no credit reduction to other courses.
