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Studying for a Master's Degree at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS)

Information about studying at master's level, content, supervision, the master's thesis, grants for master's students, research-oriented master's courses and more.

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What should I write about?

What on earth does one write about for a master's thesis? Here you will find a summary of suggested topics for your thesis, as well as a list of topics that other people have written about. This page is intended as a source of inspiration.

How to obtain a supervisor for your master's thesis

Whatever programme or programme option you are enrolled in at IKOS, you are either obliged or strongly recommended to take the project description course which is built into your study programme.

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Structuring your master's thesis

The department has drawn up recommendations for the structure of a master's thesis.

Submitting your master's thesis

The department has strict deadlines in the autumn and spring semesters for submission of the master's thesis.

 

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Research-oriented master's courses

The department has set up a range of courses worth 5 - 10 credits to create opportunities for interesting and research-oriented teaching. 

Grants for master's projects and funding for field work

This page provides information about grants for master's projects, as well as about applying for funding to carry out field work.