This syllabus is valid: 2009-01-26
and until further notice
Course code: 2SO058
Credit points: 30
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Sociology: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Sociology
Established by: Head of Department of Sociology, 2018-06-11
Contents
The Masters thesis in International Social Welfare is an independent research project in which the student first develops a theoretical model based on an in-depth literature review and proposes research hypotheses or research questions. Next, the student examines these hypotheses/questions empirically, using quantitative or qualitative research methods. In the thesis, the student is expected to demonstrate acquired research skills within the field of Social Welfare and apply these skills to her/his own research work. The student will be expected to connect theoretical perspectives and explanations with empirical data, make in-depth analyses and draw conclusions relevant for the research field. Theoretical, empirical and methodological skills will also be the basis for the students task of serving as a discussant for a fellow students thesis in a final seminar. The topic of the thesis, as well as theory and methodology, will be selected in cooperation with an individual tutor, who will supervise the student.
Expected learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
* Perform an independent, written analysis of a well-defined research topic within the field of Social Welfare
* Connect theoretical explanations and empirical material, with the help of appropriate methodological techniques
* Consider and reflect on research studies in a individually and critically manner.
Form of instruction
The master thesis is an individual research assignment in which the student will apply acquired skills in the areas of theory, methodology, critical evaluation and analyses within the field of Social Welfare. This will be done in cooperation with an individual supervisor.
Examination modes
Examination consists of presenting and defending a written master thesis. The master thesis will be awarded one of the following grades: Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). The students are also required to participate in seminars, and be a discussant for a fellow students thesis in a final seminar. The grades for this work are Fail (U) or Pass (G). In order to be awarded Pass (G), the student must pass both examination parts, and in order to be awarded Pass with Distinction (VG), the student must receive Pass with Distinction on the master thesis in addition to the criteria for a Pass.
The expanded scale, European Credit Transfer System, is used for international students.
Academic credit transfer
Academic credit transfers are always reviewed individually (see the Universitys set of rules and academic credit transfer regulations).
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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