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Syllabus:

Magister Thesis in Human Geography, 15 Credits

Swedish name: Magisteruppsats i kulturgeografi

This syllabus is valid: 2012-12-10 valid to 2014-04-20 (newer version of the syllabus exists)

Course code: 2KG062

Credit points: 15

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)

Grading scale: AF

Responsible department: Department of Geography

Contents

The course comprises an independently written thesis work. From a limited number of subjects the student chooses a thesis subject provided by the supervisors.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course students should be able to
- conclude scientific theories
- apply different methods in an empirical field-study
- carry through a minor, scientific investigation
- write a minor scientific study
- critically evaluate a minor, scientific thesis

Required Knowledge

Univ: 180 ECTS, at least 90 ECTS of which in human geography, or equivalently. In addition to this, another 30 ETS on advanced level in human geography, or equivalently, is required. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of seminars and individual supervision and the individual supervision is granted during the course period. The seminars are compulsory. All teaching is normally given in English.

Examination modes

Both written and oral exams are used. Apart from grading of the written thesis examination is carried out through compulsory seminars, where the student defends his/her thesis and carries out an opposition. Moreover, the student shall attend three additional seminars. In order to achieve the grade A-B it is required that the thesis is examined during the first semester of registration on the course.

Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.

Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.

It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies.

EXAMINATION CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.

Literature

Valid from: 2011 week 42