Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
KAS.KAY.900
Master´s Thesis and Seminar, Educational Studies, 40 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
KAS.KAY.900Language of learning
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tiina Kujala until 31.8.2025Responsible teacher:
Kristian KiiliResponsible teacher:
Nelli Piattoeva starting from 1.9.2025Responsible teacher:
Jaakko Kauko starting from 1.9.2025Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
Ethics
Content
In the thesis seminar the student plans and presents the research plan, methods for data collection and the plan for collecting the data and analysing it, and later presents the results and the final research report. During the thesis seminar the students participate in assessing research plans, discuss the topics of research design, philosophical and methodological premises, selection of research methods, issues of research ethics and also familiarise themselves with the scientific discussion on the field. During the study module the student implements the independent research focusing on a phenomenon in educational science.
Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Seminaarityöskentelyn kesto on 2 lukukautta sovittavan aikataulun mukaan. Seminaarityöskentelyn voi aloittaa sekä syksyllä että keväällä.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Independent study
24.08.2026 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Independent study
24.08.2026 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Independent study
No scheduled teaching
Participation in teaching
26.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Contact teaching
24.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
24.08.2026 – 04.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
11.01.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Contact teaching
08.03.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Participation in teaching
Online or distance self learning
25.08.2026 – 07.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Online or distance self learning
05.01.2027 – 16.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)