LMHT26 - Master´s Thesis in Lifelong Learning, Sustainability and Work

Magisteruppsats i Livslångt lärande, hållbarhet och arbete, 15 högskolepoäng

Course Code:	LMHT26
Confirmed:	Mar 10, 2025
Valid From:	Jan 19, 2026

Education Cycle:	Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Social sciences
Subject group:	Education
Specialised in:	A1E Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Main field of study:	Education

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Knowledge and understanding

demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both an overview of the field and in-depth knowledge in certain parts of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
demonstrate in-depth methodological knowledge in the main field of study

Skills and abilities

demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information,
demonstrate the ability to independently identify and formulate issues and to plan and with adequate methods carry out advanced tasks within given time frames,
demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing clearly account for and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these in dialogue with different groups, and
demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work or to work in other qualified activities

Judgment and approach

demonstrate the ability to make assessments within the main field of study with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects and demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work,
demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and people's responsibility for how it is used, and
demonstrate the ability to identify their need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for their knowledge development

Content

Type of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.

A learning management system is used.

Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.

Teaching in Swedish may occur in cases where the student group only consists of Swedish language speaking students.

Entry requirements

Passed courses of at least 10 credits from the Master's program Lifelong Learning, Sustainability and Work or equvivalent. English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades.

The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.

The course is examined through the master's thesis.

The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.

To recieve a passing grade on the course the student must achieve a passing grade on the master's thesis. The grade received on the master's thesis decides the final grade for the full course.

The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Master's (60 credits) thesis	15 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Course evaluation

The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.

Other information

Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.

If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the nextattempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.

In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.

Course literature

Course literature will be decided together with the supervisor and examiner.

Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
https://ju.se/library/search--write/reference-management.html

Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system

COURSE SYLLABUS