Semesters

MMP314 Written Master Thesis

Course code: 
MMP314
Duration: 
2 semesters
Credits (ECTS): 
45
Level of study: 
Master
Teaching semester: 
2021 Autumn
2022 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2022 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite courses
MMP301 Storytelling, Representations and Rhetorics
MMP302 Media, Professions and Society
Required prerequisite knowledge

Completed and passed master courses with a total of 60 credits: MMP301, MMP302 and 30 credits elective subjets.

Course content

The Master’s thesis is the final component of the M.A. degree in which the students will prove that they have acquired extensive knowledge of media and communication at a high level. The students shall present an independent, scientific thesis.

Learning outcome

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge

The student

  • will have extensive knowledge of methods and theory of media subjects
Learning outcome skills

The student

  • will be able to conduct an independent scientific study based on insight into methods of investigation in media and research questions
  • will be able to critically analyze various sources of information and utilize these to write a Master’s thesis
Learning outcome qualification

The student

  • will be able to utilize one’s own knowledge and skills to work on research questions with applied, reflexive knowledge of media-related questions
  • will be able to participate actively in debates on issues in society based on one’s own research
Working and learning activities

The thesis work is mainly indivdual and independent. Every student will be appointed individual tutor(s).

Assessment requirements

Passed exams in MMP301, MMP302, MMP312, and additional apporoved master courses totalling 30 credits. 
Plenary presentation of "work in progress" thesis.
Providing prepared comment on "work in progress" of one other student.

 

Evaluation system

Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College. 

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College’s quality assurance system.

Minimum number of students: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
30
Person in charge: 
Lars Julius Halvorsen
Used in other programs
  • Media Practices - master
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Master's thesis
Individual
2 Semesters
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
Magnitude/scope: 45 ECTS.
Requirements: Gathering of data corresponding to/the equivalent of ten qualitative interviews of 1-2 hours each and writing a Master’s thesis of 30,000 to 40,000 words (including footnotes and list of references) + possible attachments.
Adjusting oral examination
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
Approval signature: 
Kate Kartveit