MEVIT4090 – Master Thesis

Course content

The Master’s Degree thesis is considered a scientific investigation of a theoretical or empirical kind; it represents an independent piece of research, carried out under supervision.

Learning outcome

The work on the Master’s Degree thesis is intended to provide research competence in and insight into problematic issues and methods of work in media science. The writing of the thesis providea students with training in developing research projects from original idea to fully completed research report in the form of a Master’s Degree dissertation. This course of study prepares students for further analytical work and Ph.D. studies.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

A Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies or equivalent recognised education. A Cand. Mag. Degree with Media Studies at Mellomfag (Intermediate) level or equivalent approved education.

Recommended previous knowledge

The work on the Master’s Degree thesis builds on knowledge students have acquired during their studies for the Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching

Mainly individual supervision. Students receive approximately 15 hours of supervision throughout the work with the Master's Thesis.

Before writing the thesis, a project description must be approved. Further information about precedures may be found on the web page for the course MEVIT4000 – Master’s thesis seminar for media studies (discontinued).

Examination

The Master’s Degree thesis is a dissertation of up to 100 pages. A commission composed of one internal examiner and one external examiner assesses the thesis. An oral examination of up to 1 hour may adjust the final grade.

Your master thesis must be submitted in full text to DUO. Read more about DUO

This form must be handed in to IMK when submitting your master’s thesis or at the completion of your master’s degree: SUBMISSION OF MASTER’S THESIS

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Facts about this course

Credits
60
Teaching
Spring and autumn
Examination
Spring and autumn
Teaching language
English