ACIT5920 Master's Thesis, Phase 2 Course description

A grading scale from A - F where A is the best grade and F is fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

In the course BAPD3100, the students will carry out a design project through a comprehensive process and acquire in-depth knowledge and experience in a chosen specialisation. The topic of the specialisation shall be in the field of design with a work process leading to innovative products that can be realized in practice. The students are encouraged to reach out to external resource persons during the project.

The specialisation can be part of the preparation for the bachelor’s thesis in the final semester.

The students have the option of taking external practical training for up to two days a week in the course. The practical training must take place in an establishment in the external professional environment, and it is the students’ responsibility to find a relevant enterprise and agree on a period of practical training. The enterprise and agreement must be approved in advance by the course coordinator/department.

The project plan, literature study, problem statement and research questions from Phase 1 forms the basis for Phase 2. The work is carried out under the guidance of the supervisor appointed at the start of Phase 1.

In addition to the project work, there will be a series of workshops during which students will be provided with a range of analytical tools and methods to help develop their writing skills. Students will also receive formative feedback on draft versions of their texts from the course instructor and their peers, with a focus on the Phase 2 report. 

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

1. A draft text of the Phase 2 submission
2. A peer review of another students draft text of the Phase 2 submission
3. A Process memo (reflection on the feedback received)
4. A 10-minute oral presentation outlining the methodology for the study and any preliminary results

The Phase 2 submission is an individual written report of between 4,000 and 10,000 words that amounts to the Methodology chapter of the master's thesis. The report should  include a discussion of any refinements that have been made to the initial problem statement and research question(s) outlined in the Phase 1 submission and also cover ethical considerations related to the project work. 

The Phase 1 submission should be included as an appendix to the Phase 2 submission. 

It is understood that the contents of the Phase 2 submission does not necessarily constitute the final versions of the text in the master's thesis. 

New/postponed exam: In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

All aids are permitted.

Assessment is pass or fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Assistant professor Sigrun Pahr Maennling