Geology: Master Degree Project

The degree project is an important part of your Master’s degree in Geology. It offers you the opportunity to independently solve a specific task within a set timeframe and present your results in a thesis. You may choose to work on a fundamental research project or an applied problem. The degree project can be carried out at 30, 45, or 60 ECTS credits.

Course content

• Independent research project
• Writing and publishing a thesis
• Oral presentation and defense
• Opportunity for internship.

During the degree project, you will receive support from a supervisor who will help you choose a topic and guide you through the process. You will write a thesis that will be published in the department’s thesis series and present your work orally at a seminar. There is also an opportunity to combine the degree project with an internship.

Prerequisites

A minimum of 210 ECTS credits, including 30 ECTS credits in Geology at the advanced level, normally corresponding to two of the courses GEOM01-GEOM11 or GEON01-GEON07. English course 6/B.

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 127,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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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.