Course content

The thesis is an independent piece of scientific research demonstrating your acquired competence in assessment, measurement and evaluation in relation to the aims of the programme.

You are guided in your work by a supervisor with expertise in the particular thematic area that you have chosen for your master’s thesis. Your work will be linked to a research internship in either an academic group or a professional partner organization.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

  • in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chosen assessment, measurement and evaluation topic

Skills

  • plan, organize, and complete an assessment, measurement and evaluation project from the initial idea to its completion
  • effective organization and communication skills

Competence

  • independent research and analytical competence in issues related to assessment, measurement and evaluation

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

This course is only open to students who are admitted to the master's programme in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

  • to receive supervision, you mu