The work should include problems that give specialisation/broadening within the main subject. The degree project is carried out independently. The work is normally done at a workplace outside KTH. The student is supervised during the work by supervisors at both KTH and in the workplace.
KH138X Degree Project in Chemical Engineering and Technology, First Cycle 15.0 credits

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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
- Periods
Autumn 2025: P2 (7.5 hp), P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50649
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus KH138X (Spring 2020–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 140 credits completed in courses in the engineering programme in chemical engineering and passed in the advanced courses that are required for the degree project.
Literature
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
- XUPP - Examination, 15.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
If the student has not presented an approved degree project within 12 months from the start date, the degree project will be failed.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.