Master’s Thesis (30 cr)

Objective

The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a thesis in cooperation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and follow the research ethics. The student is able to choose appropriate research and development strategies and methods to address the development needs and solve challenges of working life. In their work, the student is able to take initiative, act innovatively, and demonstrate good development and change management abilities, applying the principles of sustainable development. The student is able to work independently as an expert, developer and reformer of the field and to build collaboration with working life in order to produce useful information and develop its operations. The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process. The student is able to produce a written thesis report according to good research and development reporting and shows ability for professional communication nationally and internationally. In the maturity test, the student independently demonstrates solid knowledge and skills associated with the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

Content

• Selection and analysis of the topic
• Formulating a research or development plan
• Research permission
• Agreement on thesis collaboration
• Implementation of the research or development process
• Thesis reporting and maturity test

Location and time

Konservoinnin tutkinto-ohjelman tilat
Museoiden konservointilaitosten tilat sopimuksien mukaan
tammikuu - kesäkuu 2025

Materials

Opinnäytetyön osalta oleellinen kirjallisuus, opiskelijat etsivät itsenäisesti.

Teaching methods

• Seminars and presentations
• Individual Tutorials
• Laboratory work and instructions
• Work in the photo studio and instructions
• Problem-based learning and problem-solving
• Independent work with literature

Employer connections

Tiiviisti työelämän kanssa toteutettu ja sopimuksilla tuettu.

International connections

Tarvittaessa kansainvälisiä yhteyksiä ja kontakteja käytetään opinnäytetyön ongelmaratkaisuissa.

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaista suoritustapaa

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr, which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies and independent work. 40 hours is formed from approx. 20- 22 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours are dedicated for independent literature survey or independent practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 26 study / practical work hours (h).

Content scheduling

Tammikuu - kesäkuu 2025 jatkuva työskentely

Further information

Opinnäytetyön konservointisuunnitelma jätettävä tarkasteltavaksi ja komentoitavaksi 24.1.2025 mennessä.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment methods and criteria

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"