Bachelor's Thesis in Human Geography
The degree project gives you the opportunity to specialize in the main field of human geography—theoretically, methodologically, and thematically—and to develop your ability to work independently on a scientific question.
The Degree Project in Human Geography, 15 credits, is part of Human Geography III – Course Package, 30 credits, and the third year of the Bachelor's Programme in Human Geography – Society, Environment, and Global Processes, 180 credits.
The course primarily consists of the formulation, execution, and presentation of an independent scientific project, a degree project for a Bachelor's degree in human geography, where methodological and theoretical knowledge is applied. Reviewing others' degree projects is also part of the course.
The course includes a few teaching sessions. In addition, individual supervision is provided.
Teaching Format
The instruction consists of an introduction, seminars, and supervision.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, you are expected to be able to:
- Formulate a research question linked to themes covered in previous courses in human geography and operationalize it into an independent scientific project.
- Independently produce a scientific report.
- Interpret, analyze, and relate the results of the degree project to a broader scientific context, including current research and evaluations based on scientific theory, models, and concepts.
- Review others' degree projects according to the requirements for undergraduate degree projects in human geography.
- In all situations, identify research ethical issues and norms, and critically examine your own and others’ work based on such ethical standards.
Assessment
Assessment is conducted through the completion of your own project and opposition on another student's work.
Examiner
Multiple teachers evaluate and assign grades within the course.
Examiner: Lowe Börjeson
Course coordinator:
Andrew Byerley
Student Affairs Office/International Coordinator
Contact the Student Affairs Office in the first instance if you have general questions about your studies at the department, including matters related to registration in systems such as Ladok and Athena. You can also request certified transcripts and other official certificates and talk to the International Coordinator about studying abroad as part of the Department's courses and programmes and exchange studies within the Department's agreements.
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