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 2025-2026. 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 completing and passing the course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- Possess a broad and multidisciplinary knowledge of a central social work theme and related issues and processes.
- Knowledge of the research process.
- Knowledge of social science methods and their possibilities and limitations.
Skills
- Apply a broad and multidisciplinary knowledge base.
- Apply new professional knowledge methodically and scientifically.
- Conduct a literature or document study relevant to their field of study.
General competence
- Be able to apply research-based knowledge as a basis for knowledge-based practice.
- Have knowledge of the research process and insight into ethical issues in research.
- Can update their professional knowledge with relevance to professional practice.
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 specialization assignment of up to 10,000 words, including a 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.
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.
Individual Assignment: Formulate and justify a research question (approximately 250 words). The research question will be evaluated as either approved or not approved by the course coordinator. It should be submitted via INSPERA.