The course is research preparatory and deepens and develops the theoretical and methodological knowledge and generic skills that the student has acquired within the master's programme Urban Studies.

The course facilitates active involvement in research projects connected to the Department of Urban Studies. Supervision is provided by researchers active in the chosen research projects.

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how it is to work practically with research

2. demonstrate the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in the main field of study Urban Studies in practical research work

3. demonstrate an ability to present a relevant, self-selected theme or issue related to the main field of study Urban Studies

4. independently prepare and present a written report of the experiences gained from the research internship

5. independently identify and formulate possible research problems and the possible need for further education

6. display an ability to critically value their own skills and to identify existing relevant areas of potential work within the main field of study Urban Studies

7. identify relevant areas of potential work within the main field of study Urban Studies

Independent literature studies, supervision, seminars and active research work.

The students learning outcomes (1-7) of the course will be assessed by a written report (grading scale UG)

Course literature is decided in joint consultation with supervisor and examiner.

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered or has undergone major changes, students will be offered two re-take sessions based on the syllabus in force at registration during a period of one year from the date of the implementation of the changes.