Course Objectives

In course 4 students will through work with their Master’s degree thesis examine in depth an area of study which is thematically relevant for the study programme Multicultural Preventative Care with Children and Adolescents. Students will also acquire increased knowledge of methodology in order to gain insight into the analysis of various forms of data. Through work on the Master’s thesis, students will demonstrate both knowledge of the field of study and the ability to conduct a thorough, ethically and professionally based scientific work. The work on the thesis will help to ensure that students develop skills in collecting relevant data in relation to the chosen thesis problem, and the ability to analyse and discuss this in the light of theoretical perspectives.

Course Description

• Work on the Master’s thesis
• In-depth study of methodology
• Master’s degree seminars
• Supervision

Learning Methods

Students will attend the course in methodology. Four workshop sessions will be held. Course 4 is one year’s duration for full time students. Part time students will be given the opportunity of taking course 4 over a two-year period. Part time students may, in consultation with the course teacher / programme coordinator, determine what year it is appropriate to participate in the methodology specialisation.

Students are entitled to receive supervision of the work on the thesis. Students will be given up to 12 hours of individual guidance. If two students write together, they may receive up to 18 hours of supervision. If needed, students may apply for a second supervisor.

Assessment Methods

Course code: 981HEMN4

Course 4. Master’s Thesis Project

The student will prepare and submit an independent Master’s degree thesis of not more than 100 pages. If two students work together the thesis should not exceed 140 pages. This limit may be exceeded by a maximum of 10%.

A preliminary grade will be assigned for the thesis until the student is called upon to defend his/her work in the oral examination. The thesis must be assessed as passed before students may take the oral examination. The oral examination will form the basis for a possible adjustment of the thesis grade. The oral examination must be assessed as passed in order to adjust the thesis grade.

A combined grade for the Master’s thesis and oral defence will be given on a scale from A-F.

The title of the thesis and the grade will be recorded on the diploma.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean