Entry requirements

1. Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields includes but is not limited to: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science, and digital cultural studies.
2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school.
3. At least 60 credits in the Media Technology: Strategic Media Development program.

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course is part of the main area of study media technology and can be included in the degree requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Media Technology (120 credits).

Course contents

• The course includes the writing of a master’s thesis within the field of Media Technology and developing a prototype, artifact, model or similar.
• Work on the master’s thesis includes defining a topic and formulating a problem statement, selecting and reviewing relevant literature, designing and implementing an empirical study and theoretically informed analysis.
• The course includes critically examining own and other student’s works, in relation to scientific, social and ethical aspects.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:

1. show understanding of relevant scientific and practical knowledge in the chosen subject within media technology,
2. demonstrate an advanced understanding of planning and implementation of research processes.

Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:

3. plan and implement research processes,
4. critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and handle complex questions,
5. critically review existing research relevant to the master’s thesis,
6. select, adapt and use appropriate research methods,
7. choose, adapt and use appropriate prototyping methods,
8. independently conduct a research project in a given time frame,
9. clearly communicate research findings to different audiences, nationally and internationally.

Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:

10. evaluate and assess scientific works taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects surrounding research,
11. identify the need for further knowledge.

Learning activities

The course is primarily based on independent work, as well as supervision and seminars.

Assessment

Students' performance is assessed through:

• Project plan (3 credits, UG) – learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11
• Thesis (25 credits, UA) – learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Oral presentation (1 credit, UG) – learning outcome 9
• Written and oral opposition (1 credit, UG) – learning outcomes 1, 5, 10, 11

For a passing grade, all four parts of the course must be completed and approved.

The final grade of the course is based on the grade for the thesis.

Course literature

• The course has no specified course literature. Relevant literature is determined in consultation with the examiner and supervisor.

Course evaluation

The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).

Interim rules

When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.

Additional information

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format. The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.