Bachelor thesis
The course mainly consists of a bachelor’s thesis. The bachelor’s thesis is an independent work where you treat a topic scientifically, under the guidance of scientific staff. This gives you the opportunity to document knowledge and skills from your 3-year bachelor’s program.
In addition, there will be an introduction to the philosophy of science and an in-depth study of key geographical theories and methodological approaches.
The course will provide the candidate with a deeper understanding of the core concepts that underlie geography, focusing on the dynamic interplay between humanity, society, and the natural environment. Special emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary for conducting rigorous scientific research, including the selection of a thesis topic, formulation of research questions, and establishing a clear theoretical and methodological framework for the investigation.
The bachelor's thesis represents an independent research project where students are encouraged to apply relevant academic theories and perspectives to a topic of their choice. The thesis can take the form of a small-scale empirical study or an in-depth review of academic literature. The emphasis here is on developing the expertise required for writing a thesis as a scholarly endeavor. In particular, students will focus on selecting a thematic area, formulating a thesis statement, and establishing the theoretical and methodological foundation in the context of analyzing a societal phenomenon. The thesis should be rooted in the coursework undertaken as part of the bachelor's program, and the choice of topic should be registered and approved by the course instructor based on a concise project outline (1-2 pages), which should also include a proposed research question, structure, and an outline of the empirical material. Guidance and assistance in identifying a suitable research question will be provided by a teacher/advisor.
The bachelor’s thesis is an individual assignment and must have a maximum length of approximately 10,000 words pluss reference list and appendices. Line spacing 1.5, 12-point font. Precise referencing is required.
After completing the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge about key geographical theories and terminology, and can apply this knowledge in a bachelor’s thesis
- has knowledge about various scientific and theoretical currents and know how to apply these these in the bachelor’s thesis.
Skills:
- can write a scientific bachelor’s thesis
- can choose a scientific methodology and apply this to a specific thesis statement.
General competence:
- scientific and theoretical thinking as the basis for critical reflection and positioning
- understanding of the distinctive character of geography and the critical interaction that takes place between humans, society and nature.
Composite assessment. Students will receive a letter grade.
- Obligatory participation accounts for 0/100 of the grade and will be approved / not approved.
- The bachelor thesis account for 100/100 of the grade. Students will receive a letter grade.