Course - Master's Thesis in Sociology - SOS3900
SOS3900 - Master's Thesis in Sociology
About
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 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
45.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
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Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Sociology
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
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master thesis with an adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2025-05-19Submission
2025-06-02
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"