Master's Thesis in Computer Science
About the course
The course is solely for students on the Computer Science - master (2-year) 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. Students who are admitted to the master's programme normally choose a project in the course at the latest one month before the end of the second semester. I.e. Normally, at the latest in May in the second semester for those students who were admitted in the previous autumn semester.
Master's Thesis in Computer Science. The professional content will depend on the profile of the chosen paper. Contact the Department of Computer Science no later than in the end of the second semester of the study. The master 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 Studentweb.
Objectives of the course
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- INF-3990 Master's Thesis in Computer Science 60 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The master's thesis has to be written in English or Norwegian / Scandinavian.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
| Assignment | Weighting: 0/1 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| Oral exam | Weighting: 1/1 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
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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 May 15th in the spring semester and November 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.More info about the oral exam
The exam includes submission of an individual thesis within a set deadline, and an oral exam within 6 weeks if the submitted thesis is approved. The master's thesis and oral examination are assessed together. The oral exam can adjust the final grade one grade up or down.
The oral exam consists of a public presentation by the student of his/her work of at least 30 minutes in length with the examiners being present followed by an oral examination/conversation with the examiners about the project.