Current active subject description (last updated 2023/24)
Bachelor's Thesis
SPO2000
Current active subject description (last updated 2023/24)
Bachelor's Thesis
SPO2000
The student’s project in the subject must be presented in a written assignment. The thesis should be written with background in empiric material, or as a theoretical work related to games and entertainment technology. In the thesis, the student must present a research problem, relevant theory, the research method(s) and the findings. The project can be performed individually or in pairs. Each project will be assigned a supervisor. Topic and research problem must be approved by course coordinator and supervisor. The final paper must be at least 30 - 35 pages for a team, or 20 - 25 pages for an individual student. References and appendices not counted.
The student’s project in the subject must be presented in a written assignment. The thesis should be written with background in empiric material, or as a theoretical work related to games and entertainment technology. In the thesis, the student must present a research problem, relevant theory, the research method(s) and the findings. The project can be performed individually or in pairs. Each project will be assigned a supervisor. Topic and research problem must be approved by course coordinator and supervisor. The final paper must be at least 30 - 35 pages for a team, or 20 - 25 pages for an individual student. References and appendices not counted.
Reserved for students on the bachleor program Games and entertainment technology
90 ECTS in subjects from 1st and 2nd study year in Games and Entertainment Technology
The candidate ...
Knowledge
- knows about formulating and limiting a topic and a research problem
- has knowledge about social sciences research methods
- knows about state of the art on research and development work of the chosen topic
- has broad knowledge about different research methods within the scope of the topic
Skills
- Can use knowledge and relevant results from research and development work on theoretical problems
- Knows how to use social science research methods on a chosen research problem
- Is able to find, assess and reference information, using this to address the research problem
- Can aquire new and updated knowledge
General competence
- masters written dissemination of key information on theories, problems, discussions and solutions
- is able to exchange points of view and acquired knowledge to peers with relevant topical background, and contribute to furthering good practice
- Is able to make relevant ethical assessments regarding research
- Has insight into critical reflection
- Has insight into how new knowledge is created
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Mandatory
Lectures, seminars, team work, tutoring and individual work
The course is evalutated by the students through yearly mid-term and final evaluations.
Teaching activity
Work Requirements - 3 assignments, approved / not approved
Exam
Thesis, Written bachelor thesis
Teaching activity must be approved in order to be graded in the course
The title of the bachelor thesis is placed on the diploma.
Subject language
English
Credits
10
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course coordinator
