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EUR3001 - Master's Thesis in European Studies

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam 100/100

Course content

The Master's Thesis is an individually written, research-based academic dissertation on a topic that is relevant to the study of contemporary Europe broadly conceived, the European integration process and European/EU relations since 1945. The MA thesis should have a length between 20,000 and 30,000 words, including notes, bibliography and figures. It should relate and contribute to existing research on the chosen topic and include a theoretical and/or conceptual framework.

Learning outcome

Successful candidates are expected to have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

Candidates have

  • in-depth, expert knowledge in their field of research
  • detailed knowledge about issues of relevance for students of European Studies
  • are familiar with planning and conducting research, finding and working with various kinds of sources and presenting their research findings in a scholarly manner

Skills:

Candidates are

  • able to conduct independent and original research
  • able to collect and critically interpret relevant empirical data and apply appropriate theoretical and/or conceptual frameworks
  • are capable of designing and operationalizing a research proposal
  • sharp in their academic writing, argumentative and presentation skills

Learning methods and activities

Students are expected to engage in independent research. The assigned supervisor will provide guidance throughout the elaboration of the MA thesis. Compulsory activities include meeting with the thesis supervisor and a one-day seminar with fellow students. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

  • One-day seminar

Further on evaluation

Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.

Students who wish to write their thesis in a language other than English (e.g. Norwegian) should consult the programme leader. Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English.

A provisional grade will be given prior to the formal oral examination. This temporary grade can be adjusted up or down after the examination.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
European Studies (MEURSTUD)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in European Studies/masterprogrammet i Europastudier.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
EUR3000 30.0 AUTUMN 2011
EUR3010 30.0 AUTUMN 2011
EUR3900 30.0 AUTUMN 2011
EUR3011 30.0 AUTUMN 2012
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • European studies
  • European Studies
  • History
  • Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam 100/100

Release
2024-11-08

Submission
2024-11-15


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam 100/100

Release
2025-05-08

Submission
2025-05-15


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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