Course - Bachelor's Thesis in History - HIST2020
HIST2020 - Bachelor's Thesis in History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Bachelor's Thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
The bachelor thesis is a written assignment where the student discusses an historical topic, chosen in consultation with a teacher. The aim of the course is to give students skills in writing an academic text. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to document sources, reflect historically, analyse information and develop a coherent argument. The thesis should be between 10.000 and 12.000 words.
Learning outcome
Students are expected to have the following learning outcome:
Knowledge
- The candidate should have comprehensive knowledge about the chosen topic.
Skills
The candidate should
- have the ability to develop a hypothesis or research question and carry out an historical analysis based on literature and/or sources
- be able to discuss and to draw conclusions
- be able to read and analyse sources in a critical way
- be able to construct and communicate historical arguments
- be able to express him/herself in correct academic prose and learn how to find and cite relevant literature and sources
Learning methods and activities
Writing thesis, supervision, lecture/seminar. Topic and problem must be approved by the supervisor.
Compulsory assignments
- Approval of topic and problem
Further on evaluation
The bachelor’s thesis is normally written in Norwegian. If the thesis is written in English or in another non-Scandinavian language, the students must include an abstract in Norwegian in their thesis.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
History (BHIST)
Required previous knowledge
Admission to the Bachelor's programme in History and a pass grade in the following modules: HIST1300, HIST1500 and HIST1505 (or equivalent).
Course materials
See curriculum published at the start of the semester, and other materials (reading and lecture lists and other relevant information) published on Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST2010 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- History
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Modern History and Society
Examination
Examination arrangement: Bachelor's Thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Bachelor's Thesis
100/100
Release
2024-11-04Submission
2024-11-11
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Bachelor's Thesis
100/100
Release
2025-05-05Submission
2025-05-12
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"