Master´s Thesis in Demography

In the course the student will acquire the ability to independently carry out a research project with demographic relevance and report the outcome in a thesis.

The course is provided at full-time basis the last ten weeks of the  Master's programme in Demography (60 credits).

Within the framework of the thesis course, you will independently investigate and analyze a research question of demographic relevance that you choose yourself.


Teaching Format

Teaching is provided via an introductory seminar, thesis supervision, mid-term seminar and a thesis seminar.

Assessment

The thesis is presented at a public seminar by the author and critically reviewed by an examiner. All students are expected to participate at three thesis seminars as well as to provide a thorough discussion of another student’s thesis at one seminar. Ordinary time-slots for thesis seminars are: May- June, August-September, December-January.

Examiner

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Questions about master's studies

For questions about the master’s programmes in Demography and Sociology or our master’s courses, such as admissions, registrations, study breaks and transfer of credits, you are welcome to contact the master's assistant directors.

Anna Borén, Anna Carin Haag

Study counsellor

For guidance on study techniques, academic planning, grade transfers, certificates, and more.

If you run into problems with your studies, you are welcome to contact the counsellor, who works under a duty of confidentiality.

You can also book a meeting with the counsellor if you need long-term study and career planning.