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SOS3900 - Master's Thesis in Sociology

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Examination arrangement

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

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

Course content

The Master Thesis must include a scientific analysis of a sociological topic preferably related to one of the specialization courses. The thesis should be between 70-80 pages, and must not exceed more than 32 000 words (table of contents, reference list and attachments are excluded). The student must participate in the compulsory master's thesis seminars. It is necessary for the students to follow the compulsory seminars in order to maintain progress. Supervision constitutes a substantial part of the work with the thesis. This ensures that the student is offered the necessary knowledge and involves an essential control of the collecting and treatment of data, within ethical research guidelines. Supervision is therefore a compulsory part of the study program for students who wish to submit a Master's Thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • learn how to carry out independent research.
  • through the use of obligatory supervision receive an insight into the research process and different levels: engage in constructive and critical evaluation of others research, plan research in combination with others, collect data, analysis and treatment of data.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • carry out independent research work.
  • through work on a Master's Dissertation, acquire skills that are useful not only in relation to research but also, for example, in relation to investigative work, teaching, journalism, etc.

Learning methods and activities

Compulsory master's thesis seminars and supervision. It is necessary for the students to follow the compulsory seminars in order to maintain progress. The thesis is normally written individually, but can also be written in groups by agreement with the department. The thesis is written as a monograph. The subject of the thesis must be approved by the department. Every student must sign a master's thesis agreement which, among other things, regulates supervision. Submission of the master's thesis agreement is before September 15 in the fall semester. The deadline of the thesis is May 31 in the spring semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory master thesis seminar and supervision

Further on evaluation

Master thesis, a 30 minutes presentation of the thesis, and an oral exam. The lecture and the oral exam may adjust the grade by one unit on the scale. All other examinations in the Master's program must be passed before the final thesis exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Sociology (MSOS)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVSOS390 45.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  45.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis with an adjusting oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master thesis with an adjusting oral exam 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master thesis with an adjusting oral exam 100/100 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.
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