Ordinary master's thesis, 60 ECTS
- The master’s thesis is a dissertation between 80 and 100 standard pages, including body text and notes
- Reference list, front page, etc., come in addition.
- Please consult the thesis course description for specific requirements to your master thesis
Practical master's thesis, 60 ECTS
- The theoretical part should be between 60 and 65 standard pages, including body text and notes
- Reference list, front page etc. come in addition
- The practical part is submitted separately
- Please consult the thesis course description for specific requirements for your master thesis
30 ECTS master's thesis
- The master’s thesis is a dissertation between 40 and 50 pages, including body text and notes
- Reference list, front page, etc., come in addition
- Please consult the thesis course description for specific requirements to your master thesis
What is a standard page?
- A written sheet in A4-format, including margins on the left and right side;
- Top margins and bottom margins of at least 2.5 cm;
- The line spacing should be 1.5 with a font size of 12;
- A font no smaller than Times New Roman size 12;
- All pages must be numbered at the bottom of the page, either in the middle or alternating right-left side every other page.
- A standard page is about 2,300 characters without spaces
A smaller font may be used in tables, figures, foot notes and the bibliography, as long as the readability is preserved.
Preface
A thesis must have a preface containing the name of your supervisor and which semester(s) the supervision has taken place. Example: Supervisor: NAME (spring 2018-spring 2019).
Acknowledgements
It is customary to thank all those who have contributed positively to conducting the research and writing the thesis, in the preface.
Abstract
- The thesis should include an abstract of maximum 1 page.
- The abstract should include the most important research results.
- Remember that the abstract is written for the media and outsiders who do not know your research. Use this opportunity to show the world what you have achieved!
Front page
IMK has no specific requirements for what the front page should look like, but recommends using one of the templates from the Graphic Center at UiO.
The following must be included on the cover page:
- Title of your thesis, and subtitle, if any
- Your full name
- Master's thesis in *Name of your study programme*
- University of Oslo
- Department of Media and Communication
- Date: xx.xx.20xx
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact IMKs study administration.