URL study guide
https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/AM_1228Course Objective
Prepare and conduct an independent research project, or successfully fulfil a work placement/traineeship in trade, industry, government or otherwise; and to write a scientific report at the academic Master's level. In practical conduct, working methods, attitude, collaboration, writing and other communication the student should demonstrate his or her:- advanced knowledge and understanding of the field, thus providing a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and applying ideas;
- problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader contexts;
- ability to integrate knowledge and to handle complexity; ability to clearly communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Course Content
Research project or work placement (traineeship) in the master's specialization Earth & Climate; with a volume of 27 EC and related master thesis report.Teaching Methods
Research project or work placement/traineeship.Method of Assessment
Written report/thesis, research methodology, attitude and presentationEntry Requirements
The Research project Earth & Climate should be completed before the start of the thesis. The Master thesis is subject to the school's Work placement and thesis regulations (stage- en scriptieregeling). These regulations require detailed written agreements between supervisor and student that specify the conditions for the Master thesis work placement or research project. This agreement should be put forward to secretary of the Examination Board before the start of the work placement or research project. The master thesis work placement or research project may be extended by a volume of 12 EC using the optional subject 'Extension of master thesis in Earth Sciences' (450149). Information on Master thesis projects is provided by departmental lecturers and is made available on the departmental pages of the Faculty website.
Language of Tuition
- English
Study type
- Master