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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
SSR.COSOP.180

Master's Thesis and Thesis Seminar, 40 cr

Tampere University
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
SSR.COSOP.180
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Lina Van Aerschot
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Content

The thesis is a student's independent work which shows an ability to select a topic, define research questions and master research methodology and scientific writing. 

The purpose of a Master's thesis is to allow the student to prove his or her ability to carry out academic research independently and in a substantively and methodologically correct manner. 

The Master's thesis seminar supports the students during the process and provides a forum for the presentation and in-depth discussion of the thesis in different stages of the project. 


Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.

Participation in teaching

No scheduled teaching

Independent study

Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 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

Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 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

Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 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

Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 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)

Participation in teaching

Online or distance self learning
31.08.2026 – 06.12.2026
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
11.01.2027 – 16.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)