Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Info, student's own work, personal guidance, on-campus seminar.  
 
The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course organised by the LAB for all students, who must register for it in Moodle on their own course platform. The course is delivered by distance learning. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis.

Timing and attendance

Attendance at seminars is compulsory. 

Learning material and recommended literature

Thesis learning materials are distributed in the thesis-related Research and Development course.  
 
Lab Thesis Guide.

Alternative completion methods

Only agreed with the supervising teachers in exceptional cases. 

Working life cooperation

Individual theses may be carried out as assignments from working life or in cooperation with working life partners. In such cases, the student will enter into a contract with the employer in accordance with the Lab guidelines. 

Learning environment

The thesis design component is 5 credits, equivalent to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours). 

Student time use and work load

The thesis design component is 5 credits, equivalent to approximately 135 hours of student work (one credit 27 hours).

Contents

The planning of the thesis starts already in the spring of the third year with an information session (in zoomis).  
 
In photography studies, a separate course on Research and Development (5 credits) guides students through the thesis planning phase. The material for this course is on Moodle and is self-paced, but with assignments 1 and 2 completed and presented at the topic seminar. These are the work plan and the disposition.  
 
The 1 credit course on writing a thesis report is a course offered by LAB to all students and must be enrolled in Moodle on their course platform. This is included in the planning phase of the thesis. 

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

You can start writing your thesis when you have completed around 180 credits. 

Assessment criteria

Accepted performance requires active participation in the seminar, tutoring and guidance.  
 
Competency-based assessment:  
The student will be able to develop a topic and a work plan with a timetable and objectives appropriate to him/her.  
The student will be able to present and discuss the topic. 

Assessment scale

1-5