Degree Projects
Here we have gathered information and guidelines for Degree Projects at the Department of Physical Geography.
Before you start
Degree Projects at the Department of Physical Geography have set time frames and they are applied for as any other regular course within your programme. The Degree Project course is usually taken at the end of your programme studies. The end result of the course will be a scientific thesis, presented at a seminar at the end of the course.
Note: It is not possible to apply for our Degree projects at master’s level as independent/freestanding courses. They are only accessible for students that are admitted and registered to one of the Master’s programmes.
Bachelor’s level
Courses in English, only within the Bachelors programme in Earth science, distance learning:
Read more information on application, registration and general good-to-know in the document "
Information Degree Projects Bachelors Level (199 Kb)
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The course also includes a mandatory module of Scientific method, 1.5 credits. We recommend taking the course module one or two semesters before your thesis work. More information can be found here.
You can find templates for the project plan and thesis under Resources.
Master’s level
Courses:
- Geography, Degree Project, 30/45/60 credits
- Environmental Science and Physical Planning, Degree Project 30/45/60 credits
- Degree Project in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology, 30/45/60 credits
Read about specific information on which courses that works for your programme, how to apply, register and more in the document "
Information Degree Projects Masters Level (768 Kb)
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You can find templates for the project plan and thesis under Resources.
Resources
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Project plan for Degree Project at Bachelor Level (386 Kb)
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Project plan for Degree project at Master level (338 Kb)
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Grading criteria for degree projects Bacherlor level (33 Kb)
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Grading criteria for degree projects Masters level (47 Kb)
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Template for Degree Project (1229 Kb)
- Instructions to get access to computers and softwares:
Instructions for computer labs and software (253 Kb) and
VPN and Remote Desktop (282 Kb)
- Support for academic writing
- Studying with a disability
- Application for Degree certificate
- Publication in DiVA: As a student at the Department of Physical Geography and Stockholm University, you have the opportunity to publish your thesis in DiVA (Digital Scientific Archive). Your thesis needs to follow the department's thesis template in order to be approved for uploading and publishing in DiVA.
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Last updated: March 12, 2025
Source: Department of Physical Geography