Emne - Master's Thesis in Globalization - SARB3910
Master's Thesis in Globalization
Vurdering og obligatoriske aktiviteter kan bli endret frem til 20. september.
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Faglig innhold
The academic content of the Masters thesis must include a scientific investigation of a theme related to globalization. The thesis must be written in English. It should be between 17 500 - 24 500 words (12 pt, 1.5 spacing, approximately 50-70 pages), and should demonstrate the students ability to carry out an independent scientific research task. The content of the thesis should fulfill an academic level appropriate to a Masters level course, and relate to some of the aspects of the interdisciplinary framework of the courses taught in the Masters programme. The topic for the Master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor.
Læringsutbytte
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
- has through the work on the thesis acquired advanced theoretical knowledge within delimited research topics of the thesis
- has solid knowledge of methodological and analytical approaches within the research topic of the thesis
- has in-depth knowledge on how to carry out independent research work
Skills
- can formulate research objectives as a basis for carrying out scientific work
- can critically engage in theories and obtain an overview of established research knowledge with relevance to the topic and / or research area
- can choose and use methods to do a comprehensive study
- can analyze data from different sources and use these to structure and formulate professional reasoning and conclusions
- masters communication of scientific work both in writing and orally
General competence
- can complete a research project in line with ethical norms in research
- can apply professional knowledge in communication with specialists as well as the general public
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Individual supervision. The deadline for submission of the Masters thesis is normally 2nd of May. The student must have passed all courses in the Master's programme before the Master's thesis can be submitted.
Mer om vurdering
Examination: The master's thesis and one-hour adjusting oral examination based on the master's thesis. At the beginning of the oral examination, the candidate must give a 10-minute oral presentation of the master's thesis where the choice of topic, research objectives, methodological choice and findings are explained. It will not be possible to use PowerPoint or similar presentation tools. The candidate must have the master's thesis available and they can bring notes during the oral exam.
An overall grade will be given based on the master's thesis and the oral examination immediately after the oral examination, included an explanation of the grading.
The thesis must be written in English. It should be between 17 500 - 24 500 words (approximately 50-70 pages, excluding the summary, preface, the contents, figures, and tables lists, references/literature lists, and appendixes), and should demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out an independent scientific research task.
Deadline for submission of master's theses is 15 May. If this date falls on a weekend, the submission date is moved to the following work day.
The examination deadline for master's theses is 3 months.
In the event of shorter delayed submission, documentation / medical certificate is required. Unjustified delays normally result in a postponed deadline till 15th November in the autumn semester.
Spesielle vilkår
Krever opptak til studieprogram:
Global Relations and Sustainable Development (MSGLOPOL)
Forkunnskapskrav
Requires admission to the Master's programme in Globalization. The student must have completed 90ECTS/credits within the programme.
Fagområder
- Globalisering