Economics: Master Essay II

The Master’s dissertation, also referred to as the master thesis, gives you the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area of economics that particularly interests you. Drawing on your own knowledge and previous academic studies in the field, you will carry out an independent analysis of an economic research question. The content of your dissertation and the structure of the work will be determined by the area and question you choose to explore.

Throughout the dissertation process, you will receive guidance and support from a supervisor with expertise in your chosen field. The supervisor is also an important resource in the initial stage, when selecting your subject area and research question.

The Master’s dissertation may be written either individually or jointly by two students.

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Work on the Master’s dissertation is carried out largely independently, with the support of a supervisor. This means that you plan and complete the dissertation yourself, but have a supervisor to consult and seek advice from throughout the process. The supervisor helps you to shape your topic and research question, provides guidance and support along the way and when difficulties arise, and reads and comments on drafts of your dissertation.

Once you have submitted your Master’s dissertation, it will be examined at a seminar attended by other students. At this seminar, you will present your dissertation to the participants. One or two other students will then act as opponents, i.e. critically evaluate your work. Finally, the other seminar participants will ask questions or provide comments on the dissertation. During the seminar period, you are required to act as opponent on another student’s Master’s dissertation and participate in at least three additional seminars.

Prerequisites

At least 75 ECTS-credits in economics at the advanced level are required. These must include Master Essay I (e.g. NEKN01) or an equivalent course.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 33,750
First payment: SEK 33,750

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.