Examining and grading theses
By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content.
Search for degree programme
When you search for a degree programme by name or by part of the name the options in the list of degree programmes below the search field is narrowed down. After this you have to choose the degree programme from the list.
Open University programmes
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Instructions
The examination and grading of a Bachelor's thesis
A Bachelor’s degree includes a written thesis worth 6 credits. Students complete the thesis as part of the intermediate studies in their discipline.
The examination and grading of Master's and licenciate theses
Master’s and licentiate programmes include a written thesis with a scope of 30 credits, with the exception of dentistry and veterinary medicine, where the scope of the thesis is 20 credits.
Dissatisfaction with thesis grading and appeal procedure
The grade received for a thesis and the principles applied to the grading are often very important to students.
Public access to and publication of master’s theses
A thesis written by a student to complete a degree is a public document. All activities at the university are governed by the Act on the Openness of Government Activities, and also the public availability of theses is based on this legislation.
Storing theses
This guide contains information on how theses should be stored and for how long.