Master's Thesis Course in International Relations
Important Notice: From the Spring term of 2025 onwards, this course will be available only to students enrolled in the department's master's programme in international relations.
To obtain a passing grade, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to independently plan, execute, and present a research project in international relations, within given time frames. This includes:
- Identifying a research problem and formulating research questions.
- Placing the study within a relevant research context and societal framework, reflecting on its contribution to previous research.
- Critically and systematically applying methods and theories suitable for the research problem and subject matter to relevant material.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of a scholarly approach and referencing techniques.
- Critically reflect on the implementation, results, and societal implications of the study.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically and constructively evaluate and discuss one or more other students' written research projects.
The teaching consists of individual supervision and seminars.
A student is entitled to individual supervision during the first term of registration only. However, the student has the right to have their thesis assessed at a subsequent examination opportunity.
Attendance at seminars is mandatory unless otherwise specified.
The seminars cover the various stages of thesis work, principles of academic opposition, and provide a forum for presentation, critical analysis, and constructive discussion of the participants' texts throughout the course.
The thesis is written individually in English or in Swedish.
For general questions regarding application, registration and more
The Department's Master's Student Office
masterstudenter@ekohist.su.se
Question about the course
Course convener: Fia Sundevall
