Human Geography MA, Independent Project, 15 credits

Aim

The course aims at providing a deeper knowledge and understanding in Human Geography as it relates to the study of tourism. The students apply theoretical and methodological skills to the process of writing an independent scientific thesis.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course the student should be in the position to:

1. Recognize a relevant problem that deserves scientific attention, develop research questions and construct a theoretical framework for the study; interpret the results from an analysis of primary data; and present a mature discussion of the findings.
2. Be responsible for the successful development and completion of a scientific text.
3. Through supervision complete a project that has scientific relevance in the field of human geography.
4. Apply knowledge to effectively be in a position to oppose and discuss the scientific work of her/his peers.
5. Effectively communicate acquired knowledge orally and in writing to various audiences.

Content

This course focuses on each student's independent thesis work in Human Geography. Students are designated an advisor and work closely with her/him in terms of developing the thesis through all its stages (problem statement, research questions, literature review, method, findings, and discussion) to a complete version ready for a public defence. The course is the last course in the program.

Entry requirements

A bachelor' s degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS) and English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Mostly through meetings with assigned supervisors, defence seminars.

Examination form

0010: Independent Project, 15 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

1. Write and publicly defend a scientific thesis.
2. Oppose and effectively discuss the work of a peer.

At home examinations or other written assignments, a complementary oral presentation may be requested by the teacher. The student should hence demonstrate the necessary knowledge to ensure that the student is the actual sender and the author of the written work.
Students admitted to the previous version of this course have the right to graduate 3 times within 1 year according to that syllabus. Thereafter the students are transferred to this syllabus.

Grading system:
Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

Grading system

Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

Other information

The course is given in English.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University's disabilities adviser.

The course cannot be included in the same degree as the course KG014A.