Course AHI29P

Master’s Degree Thesis in History

15 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 14, 2025

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • based on previous research, develop a relevant and clearly defined historical scholarly problem with associated research questions
  • show independent theoretical, ethical, and methodological awareness as well as insight into the possibilities and limitations of different historical source materials
  • independently and critically systematize, problematize, and reflect on previous research results based on both theoretical and historical perspectives
  • demonstrate the ability to use well-founded scientific considerations and analytical skills to write an essay with accepted accuracy and connection to the research area in question
  • discuss your own research results in relation to previous research results
  • process and improve your own text based on the criticism put forward by the opponent and seminar leader
  • contribute to the development of knowledge within a defined area of historical scholarship
  • critically review and present constructive criticism of other students‘ scientific work.
Starts and ends:
week 14, 2025 - week 23, 2025
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • Degree of Bachelor 180 credits with 90 credits in the main field of study History as well as 15 credits in History at second cycle, including the course History - Theory and Method 7,5 hp
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3LGH
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
0 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
21,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
21,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Course Coordinator
Anders Blomqvist