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.
The course coordinator manages the thesis process: in consultation with the examiner, they appoint a supervisor at KTH, select an external examiner for the thesis, and are responsible for the registration and publication of the thesis.
The criteria established by KTH for a Master’s thesis to be awarded a pass are:
The literature review is well conducted. Current research and developments relevant to the thesis are presented clearly. The chosen methodology is well justified, based on scientific evidence or proven experience, and evaluated in comparison with other methods. Relevant knowledge from the programme’s courses is applied appropriately.
The thesis topic is addressed independently and systematically, based on critical analysis and synthesis of relevant literature. The thesis demonstrates a holistic approach. Well-chosen databases and search tools are utilised. The need for further knowledge is discussed.
Relevant complex phenomena, issues and situations are identified in the degree project. The project clearly demonstrates that these are well addressed and analysed, even where available information is limited. Appropriate assessments linked to the degree project’s research question(s) and its findings are carried out.
The work plan drawn up at the start of the degree project has been followed. A high-quality piece of work has been completed within the agreed timeframe and using the agreed methodology. Any changes to the plan or the work itself have been agreed between the student and the supervisor. The strengths and limitations of the work carried out are clearly presented.
The report is well-organised, well-written and coherent. The reasoning behind the conclusions is sound. The summaries of the sources are relevant, independently formulated and well integrated. Both the oral presentation and the defence, as well as communication throughout the course of the work, demonstrate the ability to present and discuss the work and its conclusions in a responsive manner with various parties, such as the client, supervisor, teachers, researchers and students.
The degree project demonstrates the ability to make judgements, for example, the ability to explain, justify, criticise and make recommendations. Relevant subject-specific assessments, based on scientific evidence or proven experience, have been made in the degree project. The degree project includes reflection on societal and ethical aspects, unless this has been justified as irrelevant.
The student familiarises themselves thoroughly with the assignment and demonstrates an ability to participate in the prevailing work culture where the assignment is to be carried out. The student demonstrates an ability to test, evaluate and even reject ideas and solutions in discussions of the assignment. The student demonstrates initiative and is open to supervision and criticism. The degree project is carried out largely independently.
