Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Type of course

The course is mandatory for a successful completion of BA AAT.

Open for all other students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements:

Applicants from Nordic countries: Generell studiekompetanse International applicants:  Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.no

Application code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).

Course content

Objectives of the course

Upon completion of the course:

Knowledge

The candidate

• Can explain different scientific research methodologies and methods.
• Can explain ethical considerations of conducting research and the use of research results.

Skills

The candidate

• Is able to plan and design a minor research project.
• Can collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Is able to reflect on qualitative and quantitative research findings.

General competence

The candidate

• Is able to carry out small independent scientific research projects.
• Is able to critically assess research findings.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Student presentations
• Group work
• Class discussions 

Assessment

Coursework:

• Written assignments
• Oral presentations
• 70% attendance

Required attendance and assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Exam:

• Individual written school exam. Duration: 4 hours.
• Grades: A - E for passed exam, F for failed. Possibility of resit exam in case of F.

See the guideline for reset examination on: https://en.uit.no/exams

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