Master's Thesis in Geography
The course requires a Bachelor's degree with a main field of study in Geography or accepted to Master´s Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change, and at least 60 HECs at the Second Cycle including at least 30 HECs with a main field of study in Geography and 15 HECs methodology, English B, or equivalent.
This is accomplished through individual work, individual supervision and seminars. Depending on the question developed for the thesis, this course may involve different types of field studies; in the close vicinity, on other places or internationally. The master’s thesis may be included in a master’s degree.
Teaching Format
Obligatory teaching is seminars and individual tutoring or advising. The language of the course is English.
Tutorials are conducted in English or Swedish. Other teaching takes place in English
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is presented at the course introduction and via the collaboration and learning environment Athena.
Assessment
Examination takes place through a master thesis, opposition to and defense of the master thesis.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Ilda Lindell
