LPSS027 Master's Thesis (30 op)

Content

Completing the final written Master’s Thesis and orally presenting the results to peers with the aid of powerpoint slides or an academic poster. The thesis is the culmination of the work undertaken in Master’s Thesis Seminars 1-3.

Modes of study

Written work and presentation

Modes of Completion 

Completed thesis evaluated according to Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences criteria, Completed presentation of thesis results

On successful completion of the Master’s Thesis, students should be able to

• plan, schedule and manage the stages of the research process.
• master the theoretical concepts relevant to the thesis.
• review and analyse extant literature to identify meaningful research gaps.
• formulate research questions and hypotheses.
• select and execute research methods that are appropriately matched with the chosen research questions.
• accurately report and critically reflect on the findings of the thesis research.
• discuss the findings in relation to previous literature and consider the implications of the findings for future research and practice.
• draw accurate conclusions from the results obtained
• produce written text that demonstrates mastery of the research process, scientific reporting standards, and ethical guidelines.
• concisely present academic research to a peer audience in a research symposium, either as a poster or oral presentation.

2nd year spring

Master’s Thesis Seminars 1-3