Course - Master's Thesis in History - HIST3001
HIST3001 - Master's Thesis in History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam | 100/100 |
Course content
The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor. Students will be invited to a presentation by potential supervisors at an early stage of their studies. The thesis should normally contain 25.000-35.000 words (bibliography and appendix not included).
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The candidate
- has substantial knowledge in the field of research for the master thesis
- is familiar with historiography and different perspectives used by historians to explain fundamental historical themes in the period of specialization
Skills
The candidate
- is able to use a broad range of information and critically analyze a problem
- is able to develop ideas and problems, give advice and elaborate and evaluate different sorts of historical problems
- has substantial knowledge on how to use historical method as a analytical tool
Learning methods and activities
The topic should be developed in consultation with a supervisor. Students must attend an obligatory third semester seminar. The final grade of the thesis might be adjusted after the oral examination. 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
- Third semester seminar
Further on evaluation
The final grade of the thesis might be adjusted after the oral examination.
If you are given a failing grade on the master's thesis you can apply to department to resubmit your master's thesis once. To resubmit, the master's thesis must be completely new or so heavily rewritten that it can be considered a new thesis.
Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
History (MHIST)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's Programme in History.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST3000 | 60.0 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Term no.: 3
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: Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
100/100
Release
2024-11-08Submission
2024-11-15
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
100/100
Release
2025-05-08Submission
2025-05-15
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"