Master's Thesis in Technology and Safety
About the course
All course from the first three semesters of the programme must be passed prior to commencing the theses. The course is mandatory in the master's degree programme in Technology and Safety in the High North.
The course cannot be taken as a singular course.
The master's thesis is the final course of the study programme Technology and safety in the high north and the students will apply knowledge and skills they have acquired through the study to plan, carry out and present a comprehensive, independent work within the field of technology and safety. The master's thesis will be carried out as an independent scientific research project. The course is method and problem oriented and the project should have its basis in a problem relevant to the fields of study. The problem/task should be realistic, concrete and of a nature making it possible to use the competence acquired through the study. Practical work with examinations and analyses should be included. The main project can be carried out in co-operation with a company, an institution, the authorities of the University. The project should be based on recognised research methods. The thesis may be a practical, experimental and empirical study and a theoretical/literary study. The result of the project will be presented in a project report/thesis.
Objectives of the course
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The thesis should be written in the English language.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 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
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Re-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
Only if the thesis is evaluated the grade F, a revised thesis may be handed in. New deadline will be 3 months. If thesis upon second evaluation is given the grade F, the candidate may apply for a new project.