ICTLTHESIS – Master Thesis
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Your thesis is the culmination of your master’s degree studies. The substantive portion of your thesis should be no more than 18,000 words (i.e. introduction, all chapters, conclusion). Footnotes are included in the 18,000 words. Not included in the wordcount: Preface, table of content, acknowledgements, bibliography, tables and registers.
The thesis is an independent work, and the topic is of the student’s own choice within the field of the programme.
It is also possible to write the thesis with 60 credits scope.
Learning outcome
The purpose of your thesis is to develop, exercise and demonstrate your expertise in the particular field of your thesis, as well as of your general scholarly competence. Your thesis should be an independent contribution to scholarly knowledge and discourse. The objective is for a student to engage in research work. The student will learn how to find relevant material, analyze the material and make a systematic presentation.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
To be allowed to write the thesis - ICTLTHESIS, you must be enrolled in the Information and Communication Technology Law (master's 1 1/2-years).
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Overlapping courses
- 30 credits overlap with ICTL5060.
Teaching
The form of teaching is independent work and seminars. Before starting writing, students take part in seminars which prepares them for the process of thesis writing. The seminars will offer necessary tools and guidelines for researching and writing a good scholarly thesis based on independent thinking and sound argument. Supervision is mandatory, and students are given 15 hours individual supervision. The supervisor must be appointed by the Faculty.
Practical information (guidelines, deadlines, regulations)
Remember to register for examination in ICTLTHESIS in the Studentweb within the deadline: 1 September fall semester (1 February spring semester).
When writing the thesis, you should use the template listed at Student IT's homepage. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. There are guidelines for the use of the template.
Regulation for master`s theses for the international master programmes at the Faculty of Law
How to Write and Cite - At the Faculty of Law there is not required that you use one specific citing method, but you are required to use footnotes and not refering to author and page number in brackets directly in the text. If you want to use one specific style; Chicago 16 A is recommended.
Here you can find Ethical guidelines for supervisors at the University of Oslo
Deadline of submission: 1 December
If you are not able to meet this deadline, next deadline is 15 May. If you deliver within 15 May, your diploma will show that you have submitted your thesis during spring and thus has been delayed in your studies. All students must rememeber to register in Studentweb for the thesis and pay the semester fee within the deadline 1 September (or 1 February for the 15 May deadline).
2. Other relevant information
A list of theses submitted by our previous students can be found by visiting DUO Open Research Archive. You can search for a spesific title or a theme, or search by the name of the student.
3. Submission of thesis:
All students must submit their master`s thesis to DUO open research archive. This is mandatory. A paper version of the thesis is not necessary.
Students should read the instructions about how to submit the thesis in DUO open research archive
Students should send the e-mail receipt showing that they have been submitting the thesis to DUO, and the supervisor form if you have had multiple supervisors (there is no need to submit the form if you have only had one supervisor) to: nrccl-llm@jus.uio.no.
Examination
Written assignment of Master’s thesis. Grades A - F (F=fail).
Language of examination
The Master`s thesis shall be written in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Marking criteria
This guide is used by examiners for grading the master thesis.
Resit an examination
A master's thesis that has not been passed can only be resubmitted once, and then within the agreed deadline and in revised form.
A master's thesis that has received a passing exam result cannot be resubmitted in a revised form.
If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, it is counted as one exam attempt.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.