UT-505 Master thesis in Global Development and Planning

On successful completion of the master thesis project, the students should:

• be able to apply their knowledge in key areas within global development and planning
• be able to analyze global development and planning problems, from a research and a policy perspective
• be able to analyze existing theories and methods, and to independently solve both theoretical and applied problems
• be able to apply relevant research methods in an independent manner
• be able to critically analyze various information sources, and apply these for structuring and formulating arguments
• be able to conduct an independent research project under supervision, according to governing academic and ethical research standards
• be able to convey comprehensive independent work by mastering relevant expression forms used within global development and planning research

The thesis’ length is around 80-100 pages. The guidelines for the master’s thesis will give further information about work requirements, structure, procedures, supervision, curriculum, format, hand in, evaluation, copy rights and publicity requirements. The guidelines will be available in Canvas.

The master’s thesis is considered an individual task, but, based on applications, two students may work and write together. The students are entitled to supervision and a main supervisor will be appointed. The cooperation between student and supervisor is regulated through a supervision contract.

The estimated work load is 1080 learning hours for the student.

Regulations for the size, work requirements, structure, procedures, supervision, curriculum, format, hand in, evaluation, copy rights and publicity requirements are prepared by the department and a copy can be gained through contacting the faculty and will also be accessible through Canvas.

The master thesis is considered an individual task but based on applications two students may work and write together. The students are entitled to supervision and a main supervisor will be appointed. The cooperation between student and supervisor is regulated through a supervision contract.

Obligatory supervision and a supervisor contract.

The supervisor must approve the submission of the master’s thesis at least two weeks before the submission deadline.