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Degree project - Master’s Thesis, 30 credits
Examensarbete, 30 hp
TQXX33
Main field of study
see special listCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 800 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
see special listCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A2ESpecific information
Master of Science in Engineering
Course offered for
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Design and Product Development
- Master of Science in Electronics Design Engineering
- Master of Science in Energy - Environment - Management
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management
- Master of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Chemical Biology
- Master of Science in Communications, Transport and Infrastructure
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Science in Media Technology and Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Engineering Biology
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management - International
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
Entry requirements
To be qualified to conduct a degree project the student must have completed at least 240 ECTS credits within the programme. In addition, all mandatory courses from semester 1 to and including semester 6 must be completed as well as 30 ECTS credits at the advanced (graduate) level within the main field of study must be completed. Furthermore, there is a requirement to have enough knowledge for the specific thesis work.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge of subject area
The student is expected to demonstrate ability to:
- systematically integrate the knowledge acquired during his/her studies
- demonstrate substantially deepened knowledge of methodology as well as knowledge of the subject area within the main field of study
- assimilate the content of relevant scientific literature and relate the work to this
Personal and professional skills
The student is expected to demonstrate ability to:
- plan, implement and present an independent degree project
- formulate issues, plan and carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits
- find and evaluate scientific literature
- present an independent degree project in writing and orally in a professional manner
- critically examine and oppose another student’s degree project that is presented in writing and orally
- create, analyse and/or evaluate technical solutions in the form of systems, theories or methods
- make assessments with regard to applicable ethical and societal conditions such as economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development
Course content
Determined individually for each student in consultation with the examiner and the supervisor. The project must be carried out within the main field of study.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of an independent degree project. A supervisor and an examiner are appointed for each student or group of students. The degree project is the final step before graduation.
Examination
| AUSK | Attendance at three thesis presentations | 0.5 credits | D |
| OPPO | Opposition | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Planning report, midterm assessment, written report, oral presentation and reflection document | 28 credits | U, G |
Only degree projects at a level and extent equal to that of your personal degree project can be selected for opposition. The student must oppose at least one degree project.
Attendance at thesis presentations may be done starting the seventh semester of the programme Master of Science in Engineering, and is recorded until registration of the master’s thesis can be done in the course code TEXCIV. Thesis presentation attendance can be done at degree projects at a level equal to or higher than your personal degree project.
The written report must be ready for publication including an individual document of reflections made on the completed project process.
The course is graded Pass/Fail.
Grades
Two grade scale, older version, U, GOther information
The following course codes, depending on main field of study, are based on this syllabus:
TQIT33 - Information Technology
TQKB33 - Chemical Biology
TQPU33 - Product Development
TQTB33 - Biotechnology
TQDV33 - Computer Science
TQDT33 - Computer Science and Engineering
TQET33 - Electrical Engineering
TQEM33 - Energy and Environmental Engineering
TQFT33 - Aeronautical Engineering
TQIE33 - Industrial Engineering and Management
TQMT33 - Mechanical Engineering
TQMD33 - Biomedical Engineering
TQME33 - Media Technology and Engineering
TQTF33 - Applied Physics
TQTM33 - Applied Mathematics
TQTS33 - Transportation Systems Engineering
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Tekniska fakultetens kansliCourse literature
Other
Determined individually for each student in consultation with the examiner and the supervisor.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| AUSK | Attendance at three thesis presentations | 0.5 credits | D |
| OPPO | Opposition | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Planning report, midterm assessment, written report, oral presentation and reflection document | 28 credits | U, G |
Only degree projects at a level and extent equal to that of your personal degree project can be selected for opposition. The student must oppose at least one degree project.
Attendance at thesis presentations may be done starting the seventh semester of the programme Master of Science in Engineering, and is recorded until registration of the master’s thesis can be done in the course code TEXCIV. Thesis presentation attendance can be done at degree projects at a level equal to or higher than your personal degree project.
The written report must be ready for publication including an individual document of reflections made on the completed project process.
The course is graded Pass/Fail.
Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources when the text, images, ideas, data, etc. of other people are used. This is done by using references or quotations for which the source is specified. It is also to be made clear whether the author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations, such as degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during examination.
Attempts to cheat
In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination, or when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary board of the university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension from study and a formal warning. More information is available at Cheating, deception and plagiarism.
Linköping University has also produced a guide for teachers and students' use of generative AI in education (Dnr LiU-2023-02660). As a student, you are always expected to gain knowledge of what applies to each course (including the degree project). In general, clarity to where and how generative AI has been used is important.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall.
Interruption in and deregistration from a course
The LiU decision, Guidelines concerning confirmation of participation in education, Dnr LiU-2020-02256 (https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/764582), states that interruptions in study are to be recorded in Ladok. Thus, all students who do not participate in a course for which they have registered are therefore obliged to report the interruption so that this can be noted in Ladok. Deregistration from or interrupting a course is carried out using a Web-based form.
Guidelines relating to examinations and examiners
For details, see Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and second-cycle education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2023-00379 (http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592).
An examiner must be employed as a teacher at LiU according to the LiU Regulations for Appointments, Dnr LiU-2022-04445 (https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784). For courses in second-cycle, the following teachers can be appointed as examiner: Professor (including Adjunct and Visiting Professor), Associate Professor (including Adjunct), Senior Lecturer (including Adjunct and Visiting Senior Lecturer), Research Fellow, or Postdoc. For courses in first-cycle, Assistant Lecturer (including Adjunct and Visiting Assistant Lecturer) can also be appointed as examiner in addition to those listed for second-cycle courses. In exceptional cases, a Part-time Lecturer can also be appointed as an examiner at both first- and second cycle, see Delegation of authority for the Board of Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Forms of examination
Grades
For degree projects and other independent work the grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used.
Examination components
The following examination components and associated module codes are used at the Faculty of Science and Engineering as part of the degree project:
- Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for the examination component assignment (UPG).
- Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for the examination components Opposition (OPPO) and Attendance at thesis presentation (AUSK).
For possibilities to alternative forms of examinations, the following applies (in accordance with the LiU Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and second-cycle education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2023-00379 http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592):
- If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.
- An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaing the objectives of the course.
Reporting of examination results
The examination results for a student are reported at the relevant department.
Other
Determined individually for each student in consultation with the examiner and the supervisor.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at A1X level) |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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