Course code: INF-3981

Master's Thesis in Computer Science

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Høyere grads nivå
Credits 30

About the course

The course is solely for students on the Master's programme in technology and is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course. Normally, the master thesis can not be done in groups of students. To be assigned a project students must have passed all courses in their study plan and the required practical work experience must have been carried out and approved.

One semester master's thesis project for master of engineering students ('sivilingeniør'). The professional content will depend on the profile of the chosen paper. Contact the Department of Computer Science during the 9th semester if a diploma paper is desired. The diploma thesis project has to be approved by the Department Council according to an application in the form of a supervision contract along with a project description. Ordinary registration to the exam via the Studentweb.

Objectives of the course

The student can plan and conduct a limited research project independently within the chosen discipline of computer science, and in a scientific way discuss and report the results of the study in relation to existing literature in the field.

Teaching methods

Individual guidance and supervision according to agreement. One semester duration.

Language of instruction and examination

The thesis has to be written in Norwegian or English.

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Examination

Exams
Assignment Grade:
A–E, fail F

Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage

More info about the assignment

The exam is comprised of submission of a Master's thesis within a given deadline. The deadline for submission is normally June 1st in the spring semester and December 15th in fall semester. If the submission date falls on a holiday or a weekend, the submission date is postponed to the first working day after the deadlines.

Re-sit examination

Only if a master's project is graded "F" (fail) may the project be resubmitted in revised form.

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