Syllabus

Bachelor Degree Thesis in Tourism Studies

Code
TR2005
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 2
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Tourism Studies (TRU)
Group of Subjects
Tourism and Recreation Studies
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Tourism Studies1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2E
Approved
Approved, 24 March 2016.
This syllabus is valid from 29 May 2016.
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Learning Outcomes

The overall purpose of this course is that students will deepen their knowledge of tourism studies with a particular emphasis on destination development.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • conduct research based on a scientific problem that has been formulated by the student.
  • formulate a purpose for the inquiry that is grounded in a theoretical discussion and, that is feasible in terms of available methods and resources.
  • collect and analyze data relevant to the chosen study and demonstrate a critical position in terms of the chosen study.
  • write an academic thesis within a given time frame.
  • review academic works

Course Content

The thesis is based on theoretical studies and the collecting and processing of data. The thesis must have considerable relevance to the focus of tourism studies and must build on the knowledge and experience previously acquired in the field of study.

Assessment

Assessment for the course consists of an oral presentation and the writing of a scientific report. The students’ ability to respond critically to other students’ written work and presentations will also be assessed. Assessment can be broken down into the following grading criteria:

Seminars 2 credits
Thesis 10 credits
Opposition 3 credits

Forms of Study

Writing an academic thesis under supervision, seminars and opposition to a thesis.

Grades

The Swedish grades A–F.

Seminars U-G, Opposition U-G, thesis A-F.

Prerequisites

  • 150 credits, of which 60 credits within Tourism Studies
  • or equivalent knowledge
  • Theoretical Perspectives and Methods in Tourism Studies 15 credits of which 7.5 credits completed before registration

Other Information

The number of examinations is limited to 5.
Each essay writer has 20 hours of supervision.

Grades A or B can be achieved only if a thesis is submitted on time for the first final seminar.
A thesis which is not submitted on time is marked as fail (F).
If a thesis is marked as fail at the third submission opportunity, the author has to select a new topic for the thesis.

Replaces TR2003.