Astronomy, Degree Project
The degree project gives you the opportunity to develop your own experience of how scientific work is carried out in practice. You will plan, conduct, and present a scientific study from start to finish. During the course, you will write a scientific report and present your results at a seminar. This provides you with both in-depth subject knowledge and valuable training in communicating research.”
This course is typically the final part of your Bachelor’s studies in astronomy, but it can also be taken as a standalone course if you meet the entry requirements. The independent project can be compared to an internship within a research group, where you carry out your own research project while experiencing what it is like to work in a research environment. The project involves new research, even though the time frame is limited to ten weeks.
How does the thesis project work?
As part of the independent project, you will also take the course module ‘Scientific Ethics,’ where you will learn about the various ethical aspects related to scientific research.
The course is offered full‑time every spring semester.
Together with your supervisor, you will develop a project description and a project plan. You will then carry out the project independently, but you will receive continuous support and guidance from a researcher.
Teaching Format
The work includes no scheduled classes. You will meet with your supervisor for at least one hour each week for supervision.
The course module ‘Scientific Practice’ has a separate schedule.
Assessment
The examination consists of both a written report and an oral presentation in the form of a scientific seminar. The module ‘Scientific Practice’ is examined in writing.
Examiner
Alexis Brandeker, Jaime de la Cruz and Göran Östlin.
Only the course module ‘Scientific Practice’ includes scheduled teaching sessions.
Each research project has its own literature, which you receive from your supervisor and later find on your own.
