PECOS4092 - Thesis seminar 1 - Political science track
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Course content
PECOS4092 Thesis Seminar 1 consists of both individual supervision and an information meeting held at the beginning of 3rd term. At this information meeting, we will tell you about the rights and obligations in the supervision relationship, and the supervision contract will be signed.
Registration takes place in the Studentweb, and the first semester you will receive supervision you shall sign up for PECOS4092 Thesis Seminar 1, PECOS4094 Master Thesis, Pecos4080 Design Seminar and an optional cour or PECOS4006 Internship.
You will find information regarding how to apply for a supervisor here.
Learning outcome
The aim of the last part of the master study is to help you complete an academic analysis. Through counseling seminars, you can discuss all aspects of the research process, and you will get advice and tips about how to organize your work.
The course is intended to support your work with the thesis. Both plenary sessions and individual supervision are arenas for constructive criticism and discussion of research questions.
Admission
The course is restricted to students that follows the political science track at the Peace and Conflict Studies programme
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
PECOS4021 and PECOS4022 or equivalent must be passed in order to be assigned a supervisor.
Teaching
The Department will invite you to information meetings at the start of the 3rd and 4th term. Participation at information meetings is not mandatory, but we expect you to be there. Responding to inquiries regarding information communicated at joint meetings is not prioritized.
Information Meeting 2
Held at the beginning of the 3rd term (nominal). There will be information about the rights and obligations in the supervision relationship, and the supervision contract will be signed.
Information Meeting 3
Held at the beginning of the 4th term (nominal). 1-2 weeks after the meeting, you also have to submit a progress report. Submission of the progress report is mandatory and is required in order to continue receiving supervision in the 4th and last semester.
Examination
Language of examination
English
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
- Explanation of grades - deadline and processing time
- Appeal about grades
- Complaint about formal exam errors
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Special examination arrangements
If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.