Bachelor’s thesis (BSOBAC)
The bachelor’s thesis is an independent piece of written work that must satisfy requirements regarding scientific argumentation and presentation.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BSOBAC
Version
4
Credits (ECTS)
15
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
After successfully completing and passing the course, candidates will have achieved the following learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Has broad and multidisciplinary knowledge about a key social science-related topic with associated issues and processes.
- Has knowledge about the research process.
- Has knowledge about social science methodology and its possibilities and limitations.
Skills
- Can apply a broad and multidisciplinary platform of knowledge in the research process.
- Can apply new academic knowledge in a methodical and scientific manner.
- Can apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods when working with social science-related issues.
- Can disseminate professional knowledge that promotes equality and diversity, and contribute to gender equality, inclusion, mastery and participation in everyday life, school and working life.
General competence
- Can independently plan, implement and explain social science-related topics, issues and processes.
- Has insight into subjects and professional ethics issues in the social science field.
Required prerequisite knowledge
BSO101 Introduction to social work’s platform of knowledge, BSO102 Communication and interaction in social work, BSO103 Welfare policy, BSO104 Welfare law, BSO201 Contextual social work with families and children, BSO202 Child welfare work - focusing on children and families, BSOP20 Practical Studies
BSO101 Introduction to social work’s platform of knowledge, BSO102 Communication and interaction in social work, BSO103 Welfare policy, BSO104 Welfare law, BSO201 Contextual social work, BSO202 Child welfare work - focusing on children and families, BSOP20 Practical Studies
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor thesis | 1/1 | Letter grades | All |
Students must write an individual specialisation assignment of up to 10,000 words, including table of contents, footnotes, source referencing and bibliography Referencing style: APA 7th.Other formal requirements and general tips are described in the ‘Bachelor’s thesis guidelines’ document. The department assigns a supervisor. Students are entitled to four supervision sessions, of which at least one supervision session is individual. Students are responsible for contacting the supervisor. Supervision must be completed one week before the submission deadline.
Coursework requirements
Both compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to submit their bachelor’s thesis. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will not be permitted to submit their bachelor’s thesis.
Project outline: Students must submit a project outline of up to 600 words. The outline must describe and explain the thesis statement and account for the design of the thesis, including the choice of research method.
Attendance requirements: 75% attendance requirement for teaching in research methods. Students who have less than 75% attendance lose the right to submit their bachelor’s thesis, regardless of the reason.