Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering, Master's Thesis

The master's thesis is an independent academic work of moderate proportions, often conducted in close cooperation with an industrial partner. The topic is chosen in collaboration with the supervisor. The master's thesis demands independence, a well developed critical sense, and is a first taste of methodical, academic training.

Competence: The student shall acquire scientific competence by completing a master's thesis within the subject area.

Knowledge and skills: After completing an independent master's project within the subject area, the student shall have learned to use scientific working methods. The student shall have learned to carry out a project and write a master's thesis in accordance with current standards and with the use of relevant digital tools.

Independent thesis work under supervision. The thesis may wholly or partly be completed at an external company, in agreement with the academic supervisor. The project may be group based, by agreement.The work can also include the use of programming tools (e.g. MS Excel and Python).