Bachelor's Thesis

During a project period, the students must carry out research that must be presented in a written thesis. The thesis is written on the basis of empirical material taken from the social work field. The empirical data can be obtained through the use of qualitative interviews or fieldwork, quantitative research or literature-based study. The thesis must account for the subject area, research problem, methods, analysis, findings, interpretation and discussion. The assignment is delivered through group work where 2-3 students work together. It is also possibly to work individually if special considerations warrant it based on agreement with the course coordinator. The topic and problem that is the focus of the thesis is prepared in collaboration with the course coordinator and supervisor, and must be relevant to both social work as a field of knowledge and a form of practice. Prior to the project period, lectures are arranged where the students are introduced to the work to be done during the project period. The assignments must not exceed 30 pages of text for a group assignments or 20 pages of text for an individual assignment. References and attachments are in addition to these page limits.