Degree project

This information is for master students that are going to attend a degree project course. ¶ About the Degree Project for master (advanced level, 30 credits) Course registration and starting of degree project can at the earliest take place during the final semester in your degree programme.¶ To start a degree project it is required that courses, that are considered relevant to the degree project, have been passed and that at least 60 credits from the programme syllabus of the program (consisting of completely completed courses) are completed.¶ The degree project is part of a in-depth subject study, which means that the degree project should be completed within the in-depth subject that you've been prepared for..¶ Your degree project work can be performed at a department or at a company. It can also be performed abroad.¶ Degree Project at another school within KTH If the degree project is carried out at another school within KTH, this must be approved by your Programme Director. It is important that you follow that school's instructions for the degree project. Examiner should be provided by the other school.¶ Degree Project abroad If the degree project is carried out abroad, you need a supervisor and examiner at KTH and the project must be approved by your Programme Director.¶ Recover from failed degree project If you get the grade “F” on your degree project, for example, it was not completed on time (nominally one year), or lack of quality, you must retake the course and carry out a new degree project. This new degree project must be clearly distinct from the failed degree project. Parts from the already carried out project may, if possible, be reused in the new degree project, such as the literature study and research methods and methodologies. This must however be discussed with your examiner.¶ Please note that re-registration shall be made on the same course code although a new degree project is carried out.¶ Academic Resource Center (ARC) ARC provides support for developing and improving degree projects skills, like academic writing and information retrieval. The center also provides career coaching.¶ Academic Resource Center¶What is a master degree project The degree project equals approximately one semester (i.e., 20 weeks) full time work. It is often the largest, most important independent element of your educational programme and is of interest for many future employers. The degree project is organised as an individual project course.¶

Course codes (as from spring semester 2020) The degree project course for respective programme is listed below.¶

Communication systems (TCOMM) | Course responsible: Ben Slimane
* DA246X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, specialising in Communication Systems
* EA246X Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Communication Systems
Embedded Systems (TEBSM) | Course responsible: Zhonghai Lu
* DA248X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, specialising in Embedded Systems
* EA248X Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Embedded Systems
ICT Innovation (TIVNM) | Course responsible: Konrad Tollmar
* DA256X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in ICT Innovation
* DA258X Degree Proejct in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in ICT Innovation
* EA258X Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specializing in ICT Innovation
* EA256X Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specializing in ICT Innovation
Nanotechnology (TNTEM) | Course responsible: Mattias Hammar
* EA249X Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Nanotechnology
Software Engineering for Distributed Systems (TSEDM) | Course responsible: Mihhail Matskin
* DA240X Degree Project in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Software Engineering for Distributed Systems
* IA249X Degree Project in Engineering Physics, specializing in Nanotechnology
What are the main requirements of the degree project In your degree project you should apply and deepen knowledge, understanding, abilities and approach within the context of your education. You should also demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out advanced tasks as well as the ability to critically evaluate your own work and work by others. In the degree project, both the technical/scientific content and the applied methods have to be emphasised.¶

To complete the project the results have to be documented in a well-written thesis report and presented in a public seminar. According to Swedish law, the thesis report has to be a public document. The project reports are published in the KTH Publication Database DiVA.¶

What are the conditions to start The degree project should be carried out in the last semester of the master's programme. In general, at least 60 credits for second-cycle studies must be fully completed. These 60 credits have to contain courses that are relevant to the thesis, including a course on philosophy of science and research methodology. If you are enrolled in a Master of Science in Engineering programme, all courses required for the bachelor's degree must be completed.¶

How to find a master degree project It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable topic for the degree project. Make an effort to find an assignment that you feel you want to do and are able to complete. There are several ways to find a degree project:¶


* KTH has a central portal for master degree project proposals: KTH Degree Project Portal.
* Contact researchers at the EECS School: researchers may advertise master degree topics on the webpages of the departments. If you are interested in a specific research area, feel free to contact researchers who are active in that area.
* Company webpages companies may advertise master degree projects on their webpages.
* Degree project and job fairs: you can meet company representatives at the various fairs and company presentations organised at KTH.
If you choose to do your thesis project at a company, please share this information with your contact at the company: Information to external partners.¶

Examiner and supervisor Every degree project has to have an examiner and a supervisor from KTH. The role of the examiner is to take responsibility for the quality of the degree project, and to grade your degree project once completed. Your work is supported by a supervisor from KTH. The supervisor follows your work throughout the project. When doing your degree project at a company or at another university, you have a supervisor there as well.¶

Degree project at companies According to Swedish law, the thesis report has to be a public document. The project reports are published in the KTH Publication Database DiVA. The thesis presentations are also public events. Make sure that the company is aware of these regulations, share the “Guidelines for degree projects” document with your company supervisor. Some of your results may be left out due to confidentiality reasons, but your degree project will be graded based on the public report.¶

Some companies pay a "salary" during the degree project. Make sure that this is specified in a degree project agreement or contract, and ask about how frequently and/or by what method the payments are made.¶

Degree project abroad You can perform your degree project abroad, at a university or a company. For general advice see Degree project (Student at KTH). If you intend to do your degree project abroad, contact your master coordinator for advice considering visa, insurance and scholarships.¶

Degree project performed at another school of KTH If you would like to take a master degree course other than given in your course plan, you need permission from your Programme Director. If the course is outside your main field of study the Director of First and Second Cycle Education of the EECS school needs to approve. In both cases, contact your Programme Director before your accept the degree project.¶

If you do not complete your degree project If you have initiated a degree project but for some reason are not able to complete it, you should as soon as possible contact your supervisor. Degree projects that are not completed within one year may be terminated with a grade F. In that case you need to start a new project on a clearly distinct topic.¶

Contact Would you have questions before you start your degree project, please contact your master coordinator. If you need help with finding examiner, contact the course coordinator. ¶

Forms and Templates to start the degree project
* Degree project registration form (pdf)
* Project proposal template (txt)