Working process

The working process is something like this:

• Locate an assignment that you think is suitable for a degree project. Discuss the assignment with the principal and produce a written description of it.
• Submit the description to the degree project coordinator for your degree project area in order to be assigned a supervisor and examiner. If you have already acquired a supervisor and/or examiner on your own initiative, be sure to notify the degree project coordinator.
• The examiner approves the degree project assignment.
• The supervisor convenes the first supervision session, whereby the structure of the supervision is established.
• Make sure that a degree project agreement is signed (if you wish to have this security or are your own principal).
• Begin the process by preparing a detailed specification and schedule for the degree project.
• Get the detailed specification and schedule approved by a supervisor and examiner.
• Work on the pilot study. You can also start with the actual work and the report.
• The pilot study is examined in the manner indicated by the supervisor.
• Do the practical work and write the report. Maintain contact with the supervisor.
• Attend at least 2 degree project presentations to observe the process.
• Undergo your public discussion and examination. Registration is required.
• Apply finishing touches to your report. Review the content, language and typography.
• Present your degree project.
• Implement any final adjustments in the report and submit it as a pdf. After the presentation, you have the opportunity to make changes to the report based on what the opponent thought, or new ideas you have had. The supervisor/examiner may require you to make some changes.
• Submit the final report to the examiner for final approval and grading.
• Submit the report to the degree project coordinator for approval.
• Upload the report in DiVA, after the examiner and degree project coordinator have approved it. You are responsible for the final version that you upload in DiVA being correct.

You must expect it to take more than 20 weeks from the start of the degree project to its approval. The supervisor and examiner need time to review the report. In addition, you may require time off for holidays, Christmas or exam preparation.

As the degree project is part of your educational programme, you must visit KTH from time to time.