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RELTIB4990 - Master's Thesis in Tibetan Studies

Course content

The thesis is to comprise 70 to 100 pages and is to be based on independent research. The subject and research topic for the thesis may be chosen from a wide range of topics associated with Tibetan culture and society and are chosen in cooperation with the supervisor. The thesis is normally written in English, alternatively in a Scandinavian language.

Learning outcomes

By working with the thesis the student is to gain insight into the subject chosen. The student learns to gather relevant material into an independent work and adapt this in a methodological way in accordance with relevant theories. Work on the thesis trains the student to formulate a reasoned presentation of the results and to utilise and publicise theoretical knowledge.

Admission

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The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

Admission to the MA degree programme in Tibetan Studies under the Programme for Asian and African Studies and passing grades must have been obtained in the introductory courses of total 60 credits which form part of the MA degree program in Tibetan Studies.

Teaching

Individual supervision.

Exam information

The MA thesis is to be handed in by the final deadline each semester.
The final grade is determined after an oral examination, in which the masters' thesis is the main theme.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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