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KULMI3090

Master's Thesis in Cultural Heritage Management

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Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master's thesis with oral adjusting examination

About

About the course

Course content

The master's thesis gives the candidate opportunity to study in depth a certain relevant topic and to carry out research on the basis of certain issues. The topic of the master's thesis is chosen in collaboration with the academic supervisor and should be related to the trainee period. The thesis is written under supervision which gives opportunities for academic discussions, orally and in writing. The thesis should be approximately 15.000-22.000 words.

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.

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 by writing a master's thesis acquired thorough knowledge of and a theoretical approach to some issues within the field.
  • Has by writing a master's thesis achieved broad and intimate knowledge of a specific field of cultural heritage management.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • Has been trained in applying cultural heritage theory in analysing questions of relevance for the field of cultural heritage work.
  • Has experience in completing a major academic text of high standards regarding form and analytic level.

Learning methods and activities

The thesis is written under academic supervision. The grade given on the thesis is finalised after an oral exam. Please see link for the number of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Cultural Heritage (MKULMI)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in cultural heritage management, and the completion of three semesters (90 ects.) of the Master's programme in cultural heritage management.

Course materials

None

Subject areas

  • Cultural Heritage Management