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Master's Programme in Computer Science

Masterprogram i datavetenskap
120 credits

6MICS
Valid from: 2025 Spring semester

Determined by
Board of Studies for Computer Science and Media Technology
Date determined
2024-08-28
Revised by

Revision date

Registration number
LiU-2024-04048
Offered first time
Autumn semester 2007
Offered for the last time

Replaced by

LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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Purpose
The Master's Programme in Computer Science aims to educate specialists who
will be able to work at the forefront of modern software and computer systems
technology in a variety of application areas. The programme also aims at ensuring
that the students are well prepared for a career in research or continued studies
towards a doctoral degree.
Computer science is one of the most dynamic and expansive fields of science. For
the individual scholar or the professional in the field this means that, as well as
having a good understanding of the theoretical and technical foundations of the
field, one needs to be able to apply the technology to new challenging problems
and integrate it with other technologies.
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Aim
The Master's Programme in Computer Science offers the opportunity for
advanced study in computer science and engineering and allows for flexible
planning of specialization areas. Having covered core computer science courses,
the students will be able to focus their studies on areas such as artificial
intelligence, databases and data-mining, internet computing, embedded systems,
information security, design and programming computer games, language
technology, human-computer interaction, theoretical computer science or design
and implementation of computer languages.
The following learning outcomes will serve as measurable goals towards the
implementation of the general aim of the program. These objectives are
formulated in terms of capacities competences of the students who successfully
complete the program.
A Computer Science master will be able to understand and apply
mathematical concepts which are necessary for modelling various kinds of
computational problems. He/She will have an understanding of both
software and hardware issues.
A Computer Science master will be a competent programmer who is
familiar with a variety of programming languages and tools and is able to
creatively apply his/her knowledge and skills to modelling and developing
software solutions which contribute towards applications in a wide variety
of application domains.
The Computer Science master will be able to work as a team member and
effectively cooperate with other specialists and contribute towards the
solution of complex technical problems.
The Computer Science master will be qualified to take a leading role in a
software design and development team, evaluate and compare solutions,
and decision making. He/She will be able to further deepen his/her
knowledge and contribute to the development of the area.
The Computer Science master will be a good communicator who will be able
to present coherent technical and scientific results both orally and in
writing.
Students who successfully complete the programme will have a good
understanding of the impact of computers in society, ethical issues relevant
to the field, as well as the responsibilities of the computer science
professionals.
Although computer science enjoys a relatively stable scientific foundation,
the field is still dynamic and expansive. An important aspect of educational
programs in the field is to prepare the students for a lifelong learning in the
field.
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Content
The programme is based on fundamental mathematical, theoretical, and technical
knowledge acquired by the student during his/her undergraduate education. This
basic knowledge should cover programming in various languages and paradigms,
algorithms, databases, system software, operating systems and mathematical
knowledge which should include discrete mathematics, logic and statistics.
The Master's Programme in Computer Science is both theoretical and applied. A
number of courses will provide the student with the broad view and
understanding needed in order to master the general area. At the same time, a
proper selection of courses allows for further specialisation.
Communication skills, presentation techniques (both oral and written), as well as
team work, are emphasized during the whole program.
Each year the programme board decides what courses will be given and included
in the programme. This is found in the curriculum. For each course there is a
course syllabus, describing the learning outcomes, organisation, examination and
the classification of the advancement level and to what subject area the course
belongs. The course advancement level and subject area are important in fulfilling
the requirements for the Master's degree.

Education profiles
The specialisation areas are visible in the curriculum. A specialisation shall be
fulfilled and the name of the specialisation will be included in the Degree
Certificate.
Specialisation areas in the programme include:
AI and Machine Learning
Visualization and Computer Graphics
Computer Networks, Distributed Systems and Security
Programming and Software Methods
In order to meet the specialization requirement, 36 hp of the courses in the degree
must be within the specialization.

Teaching and working methods

The programme is campus-based.
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Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major
in one of the following or equivalent subject areas:
-computer science
-information technology
-software engineering
-computer engineering
Or
A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a minor
in computer science or related subject area, with a minimum of 60 ECTS
credits in computer-related subjects equivalent to:
-programming
-data structures
-databases
-software engineering
-computer hardware
-computer networks
At least 24 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or
application of mathematics relevant for the programme including courses
in discrete mathematics, linear algebra and calculus.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary
education (English 6).
Exemption from Swedish.

Degree thesis
The thesis encompasses independent work corresponding to 30 ECTS credits. The
students are encouraged to carry out their thesis work in their specialisation area.
The thesis should be written and presented in English. The thesis work should be
supervised by a faculty member within computer science and engineering.
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Degree requirements
The requirements are the following:
a Bachelor's degree as specified in the entrance requirements.
course requirements for a total of 120 ECTS credits from courses from the
curriculum of the programme, or after special decision from the
programme board, and thesis work.
passed the requirements for all compulsory courses.
requirements for one specialisation fulfilled.
courses on advancement level A (advanced) 90 ECTS credits including:
at least 30 ECTS credits courses from the main field of study of
Computer Science.
a 30 ECTS credits Master's Thesis in the main field of study of
Computer Science.
a Master's thesis presented and passed as per Linköping Institute of
Technology degree regulations.
One of the following courses must be completed and approved:
TDDE18 Programming C++
TDDD38 Advanced C++
One of the following courses must be completed and approved:
TDDD89 Scientific Method
TNM107 Scientific Method
Courses overlapping each other regarding contents are not allowed to be included
in the degree. Courses used for the Bachelor's degree can never be included in the
Master's degree but can, after admitted application to the Programme board,
fulfill a course requirement for the programme.

About the Degree

Students who have studied advanced courses in computer science prior to the
Master's programme can either transfer some of their credits to the programme or
be allowed to substitute compulsory courses in the programme with other courses.
Transferring credits is only applicable to earlier courses that have not been
included in other degrees.

Degree in Swedish
Teknologie masterexamen med huvudområde Datavetenskap

Degree in English
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Computer Science
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Specific information
Graduate Level Courses
Certain PhD courses can be taken by master students. These course selections are
subject to formal decision by the executive committee of the Programme Board.

Entrance requirements
See general rules and regulations for master programmes at LiTH.

Common rules
See the Common rules tab regarding eligibility, admission, leave, postponement,
study breaks or admission to later part of the education program.
Deviations from programme syllabus
If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision
specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this programme syllabus,
and delegate the right to take such decisions.
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Curriculum
Semester 1 (Autumn 2025)
Course Timetable
code Course name Credits Level module ECV

Period 1
TDDE32 Professionalism in Computer Science 6* G2F 4 C
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 2 C/E
TDDE18 Programming C++ 6* G2F 2 C/E
TDDC17 Artificial Intelligence 6 G2F 3 E
TDTS06 Computer Networks 6 G2F 1 E
TDTS08 Advanced Computer Architecture 6 A1N 2 E
Period 2
TAMS11 Probability and Statistics, first course 6 G2F 4 C
TDDE32 Professionalism in Computer Science 6* G2F 3 C
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 1 C/E
TDDE18 Programming C++ 6* G2F 1 C/E

TDDC34 Technical, Economic and Societal Evaluation of 6 A1N 4 E

IT-products
TDDD07 Real Time Systems 6 A1N 4 E
TDDD37 Database Technology 6 G2F 1 E
TDDE01 Machine Learning 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE66 Compiler Construction 6 A1N 1 E
TSIT02 Computer Security 6 G2F 2 E

Specialisation: AI and Machine Learning

Course Timetable
code Course name Credits Level module ECV

Period 1
TDDC17 Artificial Intelligence 6 G2F 3 C
Period 2
TDDE01 Machine Learning 6 A1N 1 C
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Specialisation: Computer Networks, Distributed Systems and Security

Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TDTS06 Computer Networks 6 G2F 1 C
Period 2
TSIT02 Computer Security 6 G2F 2 C

Specialisation: Programming and Software Methods

Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 2 E
Period 2

TDDC34 Technical, Economic and Societal Evaluation of 6 A1N 4 E

IT-products
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 1 E
TDDE66 Compiler Construction 6 A1N 1 E

Semester 2 (Spring 2026)

Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TATA54 Number Theory 6* G2F 3 E
TATA64 Graph Theory 6* A1N 2 E
TBMI26 Neural Networks and Learning Systems 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD20 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 6 A1N 3 E
TDDD25 Distributed Systems 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 2 E
Data Mining - Clustering and Association
TDDD41 6 A1N 3 E
Analysis
TDDD95 Algorithmic Problem Solving 6* A1F 1 E
TDDD97 Web Programming 6 G2F 3 E
TDDE05 AI Robotics 6* A1N 4 E
TDDE09 Natural Language Processing 6 A1F 2 E
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Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Methods and tools for large distributed
TDDE51 6* A1N 4 E
projects
Information Security: Privacy, System and
TDDE62 6 A1N 4 E
Network Security
Concurrent Programming and Operating
TDDE68 Systems 6 G2F 3 E

TDTS07 System Design and Methodology 6 A1N 1 E

TDTS21 Advanced Networking 6* A1N 1 E
TNM061 3D Computer Graphics 6* G2F 1 E
TNM111 Information Visualization 6 A1N 3 E
TSBK38 Image and Audio Compression 6 A1N 4 E
Period 2
TAOP24 Optimization, Advanced Course 6 G2F 1 E
TATA54 Number Theory 6* G2F 1 E
TATA64 Graph Theory 6* A1N 2 E
TDDD14 Formal Languages and Automata Theory 6 G2F 2 E
TDDD27 Advanced Web Programming 6 A1N 3 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 1 E
TDDD48 Automated Planning 6 A1N 1 E
TDDD95 Algorithmic Problem Solving 6* A1F 4 E
TDDE05 AI Robotics 6* A1N 4 E
TDDE07 Bayesian Learning 6 A1F 2 E
TDDE31 Big Data Analytics 6 A1F 3 E
TDDE34 Software Verification 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE41 Software Architectures 6 A1N 1 E
Methods and tools for large distributed
TDDE51 6* A1N 4 E
projects
TDDE64 Sports Analytics 6 A1N 3 E
Programming of Parallel Computers - Methods
TDDE65 and Tools 6 A1N 2 E

TDDE70 Deep Learning 6 A1F 1 E

TDTS21 Advanced Networking 6* A1N 1 E
TNM061 3D Computer Graphics 6* G2F 1 E
TNM079 Modelling and Animation 6 A1N 2 E
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Course Timetable
code Course name Credits Level module ECV

TNM096 Artificial Intelligence - Principles and 6 G2F 1 E

Techniques
TNM098 Advanced Visual Data Analysis 6 A1N 4 E

Specialisation: AI and Machine Learning — Preliminary courses

Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TBMI26 Neural Networks and Learning Systems 6 A1N 2 E
Data Mining - Clustering and Association
TDDD41 6 A1N 3 E
Analysis
TDDE05 AI Robotics 6* A1N 4 E
TDDE09 Natural Language Processing 6 A1F 2 E
Period 2
TDDD48 Automated Planning 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE05 AI Robotics 6* A1N 4 E
TDDE07 Bayesian Learning 6 A1F 2 E
TDDE31 Big Data Analytics 6 A1F 3 E
TDDE64 Sports Analytics 6 A1N 3 E
TDDE70 Deep Learning 6 A1F 1 E

Specialisation: Computer Networks, Distributed Systems and Security —

Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TDDD25 Distributed Systems 6 A1N 2 E
Information Security: Privacy, System and
TDDE62 Network Security 6 A1N 4 E

TDTS21 Advanced Networking 6* A1N 1 E

Period 2
TDTS21 Advanced Networking 6* A1N 1 E
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Specialisation: Programming and Software Methods — Preliminary courses

Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TDDD25 Distributed Systems 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 2 E
TDDD97 Web Programming 6 G2F 3 E
Methods and tools for large distributed
TDDE51 projects 6* A1N 4 E

Concurrent Programming and Operating

TDDE68 Systems 6 G2F 3 E

Period 2
TDDD27 Advanced Web Programming 6 A1N 3 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 1 E
TDDE34 Software Verification 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE41 Software Architectures 6 A1N 1 E
Methods and tools for large distributed
TDDE51 projects 6* A1N 4 E

TDDE65 Programming of Parallel Computers - Methods 6 A1N 2 E

and Tools

Specialisation: Visualization and Computer Graphics (semester 2, 3 at Campus

Norrköping) — Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TNM061 3D Computer Graphics 6* G2F 1 E
TNM111 Information Visualization 6 A1N 3 E
TSBK38 Image and Audio Compression 6 A1N 4 E
Period 2
TNM061 3D Computer Graphics 6* G2F 1 E
TNM079 Modelling and Animation 6 A1N 2 E
Artificial Intelligence - Principles and
TNM096 Techniques 6 G2F 1 E

TNM098 Advanced Visual Data Analysis 6 A1N 4 E

Semester 3 (Autumn 2026)

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Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
code Course name Credits Level module ECV

Period 1
TAMS43 Probability Theory and Bayesian Networks 6* A1N 4 E
TATA55 Abstract Algebra 6* G2F 3 E
TBMI19 Medical Information Systems 6* A1N 2 E
TDDC88 Software Engineering 12* A1N 1 E
TDDD04 Software Testing 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD08 Logic Programming 6 A1N 4 E
TDDD23 Design and Programming of Computer Games 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 2 E
TDDD43 Advanced Data Models and Databases 6* A1N 2 E
TDDE15 Advanced Machine Learning 6 A1F 1 E
Advanced Project Course - AI and Machine
TDDE19 6* A1F 4 E
Learning
Advanced Project Course: Secure Distributed
TDDE21 6* A1F 4 E
and Embedded Systems
TDDE45 Software Design and Construction 6 A1N 4 E
TDDE52 Programming Project with Open Source Code 6* A1F 4 E
TDDE58 Wireless Connectivity 6 A1N 2 E
TDTS06 Computer Networks 6 G2F 1 E
TDTS08 Advanced Computer Architecture 6 A1N 2 E
TNCG15 Advanced Global Illumination and Rendering 6 A1N 4 E
TNM067 Scientific Visualization 6 A1N 3 E
TNM091 Media Production for Immersive Environments 6* A1N 2 E
Artificial Intelligence for Interactive Media,
TNM114 6 A1N 2 E
Project
TSIN01 Information Networks 6 A1N 3 E
TSIT03 Cryptology 6 A1N 2 E
Modern Channel Coding, Inference and
TSKS12 6 A1N 1 E
Learning
Period 2
TDDD89 Scientific Method 6 A1F 3 C/E
TNM107 Scientific Method 6 A1F 3 C/E
TAMS43 Probability Theory and Bayesian Networks 6* A1N 4 E
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Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV

code module
TATA55 Abstract Algebra 6* G2F 3 E
TBMI19 Medical Information Systems 6* A1N 3 E
Technical, Economic and Societal Evaluation of
TDDC34 6 A1N 4 E
IT-products
TDDC88 Software Engineering 12* A1N 1 E
TDDC90 Software Security 6 A1N 1 E
TDDD07 Real Time Systems 6 A1N 4 E
TDDD38 Advanced Programming in C++ 6* A1N 1 E
TDDD43 Advanced Data Models and Databases 6* A1N 2 E
TDDD56 Multicore and GPU Programming 6 A1N 2 E
TDDE01 Machine Learning 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE13 Multi Agent Systems 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE16 Text Mining 6 A1F 2 E
Advanced Project Course - AI and Machine
TDDE19 Learning 6* A1F 4 E

Advanced Project Course: Secure Distributed

TDDE21 and Embedded Systems 6* A1F 4 E

TDDE52 Programming Project with Open Source Code 6* A1F 4 E

Performance Analysis and Evaluation of
TDDE57 6 A1N 1 E
Communication Networks
TDDE66 Compiler Construction 6 A1N 1 E
TNM084 Procedural Methods for Images 6 A1N 4 E
TNM091 Media Production for Immersive Environments 6* A1N 1 E
eXtended Reality (XR) - Principles and
TNM116 6 A1N 2 E
Programming
TSIN02 Internetworking 6 A1N 1 E
TSKS33 Complex networks and big data 6 A1N 2 E
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Specialisation: AI and Machine Learning — Preliminary courses

Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
Advanced Project Course - AI and Machine
TDDE19 6* A1F 4 C
Learning
TDDD43 Advanced Data Models and Databases 6* A1N 2 E
TDDE15 Advanced Machine Learning 6 A1F 1 E
Period 2
Advanced Project Course - AI and Machine
TDDE19 6* A1F 4 C
Learning
TDDD43 Advanced Data Models and Databases 6* A1N 2 E
TDDE13 Multi Agent Systems 6 A1N 1 E
TDDE16 Text Mining 6 A1F 2 E
TSKS33 Complex networks and big data 6 A1N 2 E

Specialisation: Computer Networks, Distributed Systems and Security —

Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
Advanced Project Course: Secure Distributed
TDDE21 6* A1F 4 E
and Embedded Systems
TDDE58 Wireless Connectivity 6 A1N 2 E
TDTS06 Computer Networks 6 G2F 1 E
TSIN01 Information Networks 6 A1N 3 E
TSIT03 Cryptology 6 A1N 2 E
Period 2
TDDC90 Software Security 6 A1N 1 E
Advanced Project Course: Secure Distributed
TDDE21 6* A1F 4 E
and Embedded Systems
Performance Analysis and Evaluation of
TDDE57 6 A1N 1 E
Communication Networks
TSIN02 Internetworking 6 A1N 1 E
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Specialisation: Programming and Software Methods — Preliminary courses

Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TDDC88 Software Engineering 12* A1N 1 E
TDDD04 Software Testing 6 A1N 2 E
TDDD08 Logic Programming 6 A1N 4 E
TDDE45 Software Design and Construction 6 A1N 4 E
TDDE52 Programming Project with Open Source Code 6* A1F 4 E
Period 2
Technical, Economic and Societal Evaluation of
TDDC34 6 A1N 4 E
IT-products
TDDC88 Software Engineering 12* A1N 1 E
TDDC90 Software Security 6 A1N 1 E
TDDD56 Multicore and GPU Programming 6 A1N 2 E
TDDE52 Programming Project with Open Source Code 6* A1F 4 E
TDDE66 Compiler Construction 6 A1N 1 E

Specialisation: Visualization and Computer Graphics (semester 2, 3 at Campus

Norrköping) — Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
Course name Credits Level ECV
code module
Period 1
TNCG15 Advanced Global Illumination and Rendering 6 A1N 4 E
TNM067 Scientific Visualization 6 A1N 3 E
TNM091 Media Production for Immersive Environments 6* A1N 2 E
Artificial Intelligence for Interactive Media,
TNM114 Project 6 A1N 2 E

Period 2
TNM084 Procedural Methods for Images 6 A1N 4 E
TNM091 Media Production for Immersive Environments 6* A1N 1 E
eXtended Reality (XR) - Principles and
TNM116 6 A1N 2 E
Programming
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Semester 4 (Spring 2027)

Preliminary courses
Course Timetable
code Course name Credits Level module ECV

Period 1
TQXX30 Degree project - Master’s Thesis 30* A2E - C
Period 2
TQXX30 Degree project - Master’s Thesis 30* A2E - C

ECV = Elective / Compulsory /Voluntary

*The course is divided into several semesters and/or periods
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Common rules
Structure and organisation of study programmes
The contents and design of the programmes are to be continuously revised such
that new knowledge is integrated into courses and specialisations. Within one
programme, several study specialisations or profiles may be available. The
identities of the study specialisations or profiles and the regulations governing
how these may be selected are given in the syllabus and curriculum for the
particular field of study and programmes.
The structure and organisation of the programmes are to follow specified criteria
that are summarised in the syllabus for each programme.
The syllabus defines the aims of the study programme.
The curriculum, which constitutes one part of the syllabus for the field of
study, gives details of the terms in which the various courses have been
timetabled, and their scheduling through the academic year.
The course syllabus specifies, among other things, the aim and contents of
the course, and the prior knowledge that a student must have, in addition to
the admission requirements for the programme, in order to be able to
benefit from the course.

Qualification requirements
The qualification requirements specified in the Higher Education Ordinance 2007
apply to students admitted after 1 July 2007. A student who has completed
components of a programme after 1 July 2007 has the right to be assessed with
respect to the qualification requirements specified by the Higher Education
Ordinance 2007. In addition, local regulations laid down by the faculty boards and
university board apply, https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall,
Utbildning på grund- och avancerad nivå/Examina.
Higher Education Act Chapter 1, Section 8:
First-cycle courses and study programmes are to develop:
the ability to make independent and critical assessments
the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
the preparedness to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop
the ability to:
gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist
knowledge in the field.

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Qualification requirements that are specific to a study programme are given in the
syllabus for that programme.

Admission requirements and matriculation and postponement of

matriculation
A person who has been accepted for a study programme is to start their studies
(matriculate) in the term that is specified in the decision about admission. The
date and location of the compulsory matriculation procedure will be
communicated to those admitted to the first term of the programme.
Regulations concerning admission requirements, matriculation and
postponement of matriculation have been laid down in the admission regulations
for Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2022-
01200 (http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622645).

Admission to a later part of a programme

Admission to a part of a study programme is used here to refer to admission with
the purpose of completing the programme and taking a degree. Admission to a
later part of a programme may take place only if sufficient resources and space on
the programme are available. Furthermore, the applicant must satisfy the entry
requirements for the relevant term of the programme, as specified in Dnr LiU-
2022-00174 (https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/1179685).

Interruption in studies
Notification of an interruption in studies is to be made through a web
form Forms. If such a notification is not made and if the student does not do a
course registration during the first term during which the interruption is to take
place, the interruption will be considered to be a withdrawal. An interruption in
studies must cover a complete term, and notification of interruptions can be given
for a maximum of two consecutive terms. Notification of resumption of studies is
to take place at the course registration for the term that follows the interruption.
A student who is taking an interruption in studies may during this period retake
examinations. The student is responsible that registration for courses is carried
out at the correct times in preparation for the resumption of studies.

Withdrawal from a study programme

A student who wishes to withdraw from a study programme must notify the study
guidance counsellor. A student who leaves the studies without giving notification
of an interruption in study and who fails to register on a course for the
immediately subsequent term is considered to have withdrawn. A student who has
withdrawn may return to the study programme if a vacancy is available that is not
required for students returning after an interruption in study, and not required for
students who are changing their location of study and/or study programme.
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Courses within a study programme

The curriculum for the various years of a study programme specify which courses
are mandatory (m), elective (e) and voluntary (v). The course specified as
voluntary (labelled with “v”) in the programme syllabus are assessed solely as
voluntary courses, and credits from these may not contribute to the requirements
for a degree.

Take courses from another study programme or third-cycle courses

Students taking a master’s programme in engineering can apply to take courses
given in Term 7 and later terms of the programme from all engineering master’s
programmes. Admission to courses at Term 7 or higher requires the possession of
at least 150 credits within the programme to which the student has been admitted.
Admission to third-cycle courses requires studies at Master's level, i.e. year 4-5 or
admitted to a Master's programme. Information can be obtained from the relevant
director of advanced studies.
Admission is granted to the extent that resources allow, provided that places are
available on the course. When selecting a course from another programme or
third-cycle courses, the admission requirements specified in the course syllabus
should be satisfied.
For credit transfer of the courses, see credit transfer below.

Credit transfer of courses outside the programme curriculum

To include courses that are not specified in the program curriculum (for example
single-subject courses or courses from another study programme) in a degree, the
student need to apply to and be granted this from the faculty programme board.
The credits must be completed at the time of application.

Registration for programme courses

Registration for courses that are given as part of a study programme must be
made during the specified period, which has been preliminarily set to 1-10 April
for the autumn term, and 1-10 October for the spring term. Information about
course registration is published on the Study councellors webpages or in
programme rooms, sent to students by email, and disseminated at scheduled
information meetings.

Changes in the program curriculum

In case of changes in the program curriculum, study planning in consultation with
the study guidance counsellor may be required in individual cases, see section
Study planning.

Study planning
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Students who require support in planning their continued studies can contact the
study guidance counsellor of the programme. Study planning involves the student
and the study guidance counsellor together drawing up an individual plan for
studies during the subsequent term. The individual plan may allow the student to
deviate from the general curriculum.
Completed first-cycle courses are a precondition for successful studies at more
advanced levels. For this reason, study planning is based on giving priority to
courses from earlier years of study that have not been completed. If further
capacity is available, new courses may be taken.
Study planning takes place on a regular basis if the student:
does not satisfy the requirements for progression to later terms. In order for
a student to be able to participate in courses from later years in such cases,
a decision of exemption is required.
does not satisfy the requirements for starting a degree project.
Other situations in which study planning may be required:
A student has fallen behind during the early part of a study programme and
has failed to complete several courses.
A student has not satisfied the entry requirements for a degree project
before term 6 of an engineering degree.
Changes in the program curriculum.
A student has applied for admission to a later part of a programme.
Studies have been carried out abroad.
A study programme is to be resumed after an interruption.
In these cases the study guidance counsellor supports the student in planning the
continued studies, also in situations in which the student can register for the
relevant courses without the need for a special decision for the continued studies.

Part of education abroad

Students can exchange study at LiTH for study at an institute of higher education
abroad, and/or work on a degree project abroad.
In the event that study (courses) at LiTH are exchanged for study abroad, the
faculty programme director is responsible for a decision about a
preliminary individual study plan, which is to be drawn up in advance. After the
exchange, the student apply to credit completed courses from the exchange into
their degree. The guideline for credit assessment in an exchange is that the
courses should be in line with the program's orientation.
Regulations for entry requirements, ranking and nomination for study abroad
through LiTH’s exchange agreements, see Dnr LiU-2022-04416
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622362), and for the
compulsory study abroad period within Ii (Industrial Engineering and
Management – International) and Yi (Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
– International), see Dnr LiU-2022-04415
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(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/755476).

Course syllabus
A syllabus must be established for each course. The syllabus specifies the aim and
contents of the course, and the prior knowledge that a student must have in order
to be able to benefit from the course.

Timetabling
Program courses are timetabled after a decision has been made for this course
concerning its assignment to a timetable module. Single subject courses can be
timetabled at other times.

Interruption in and deregistration from a course

The LiU decision, Guidelines concerning confirmation of participation in
education, Dnr LiU-2020-02256
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/764582), states that
interruptions in study are to be recorded in Ladok. Thus, all students who do not
participate in a course for which they have registered are therefore obliged to
report the interruption so that this can be noted in Ladok. Deregistration from or
interrupting a course is carried out using a Web-based form.

Cancelled courses and changes to the course syllabus

Courses with few participants (fewer than 10) may be cancelled or organised in a
manner that differs from that stated in the course syllabus. The Dean is to
deliberate and decide whether a course is to be cancelled or changed from the
course syllabus. For single subject courses, the cancellation must be done before
students are admitted to the course (in accordance with LiUs regulation Dnr LiU-
2022-01200, https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622645).

Guidelines relating to examinations and examiners

For details, see Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and
second-cycle education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2023-00379
(http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592).
An examiner must be employed as a teacher at LiU according to the LiU
Regulations for Appointments, Dnr LiU-2022-04445
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784). For courses
in second-cycle, the following teachers can be appointed as examiner: Professor
(including Adjunct and Visiting Professor), Associate Professor (including
Adjunct), Senior Lecturer (including Adjunct and Visiting Senior Lecturer),
Research Fellow, or Postdoc. For courses in first-cycle, Assistant
Lecturer (including Adjunct and Visiting Assistant Lecturer) can also be appointed
as examiner in addition to those listed for second-cycle courses. In exceptional
cases, a Part-time Lecturer can also be appointed as an examiner at both first- and
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second cycle, see Delegation of authority for the Board of Faculty of Science and
Engineering.

Forms of examination
Principles for examination
Written and oral examinations and digital and computer-based examinations are
held at least three times a year: once immediately after the end of the course, once
in August, and once (usually) in one of the re-examination periods. Examinations
held at other times are to follow a decision of the faculty programme board.
Principles for examination scheduling for courses that follow the study periods:
courses given in VT1 are examined for the first time in March, with re-
examination in June and August
courses given in VT2 are examined for the first time in May, with re-
examination in August and January
courses given in HT1 are examined for the first time in October, with re-
examination in January and August
courses given in HT2 are examined for the first time in January, with re-
examination in March and in August.
The examination schedule is based on the structure of timetable modules, but
there may be deviations from this, mainly in the case of courses that are studied
and examined for several programmes and in lower grades (i.e. 1 and 2).
Examinations for courses that the faculty programme board has decided are to be
held in alternate years are held three times during the school year in which the
course is given according to the principles stated above.
Examinations for courses that are cancelled or rescheduled such that they are not
given in one or several years are held three times during the year that immediately
follows the course, with examination scheduling that corresponds to the
scheduling that was in force before the course was cancelled or rescheduled.
When a course, or a written or oral examination (TEN, DIT, DAT, MUN), is given
for the last time, the regular examination and two re-examinations will be offered.
Thereafter, examinations are phased out by offering three examinations during
the following academic year at the same times as the examinations in any
substitute course. The exception is courses given in the period HT1, where the
three examination occasions are January, March and August. If there is no
substitute course, three examinations will be offered during re-examination
periods during the following academic year. Other examination times are decided
by the faculty programme board. In all cases above, the examination is also
offered one more time during the academic year after the following, unless the
faculty programme board decides otherwise. In total, 6 re-examinations are
offered, of which 2 are regular re-examinations. In the examination registration
system, the examinations given for the penultimate time and the last time are
denoted.
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If a course is given during several periods of the year (for programmes, or on

different occasions for different programmes) the faculty programme board or
boards determine together the scheduling and frequency of re-examination
occasions.
For single subject courses, written and oral examinations can be held at other
times.
Retakes of other forms of examination
Regulations concerning retakes of other forms of examination than written
examinations and digital and computer-based examinations are given in the LiU
guidelines for examinations and examiners, Dnr LiU-2023-00379
(http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592).
Course closure
For Decision on Routines for Administration of the Discontinuation of
Educational Programs, Freestanding Courses and Courses in Programs, see Dnr
LiU-2021-04782
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/1156410). After a decision
on closure and after the end of the discontinuation period, the students are
referred to a replacement course (or similar) according to information in the
course syllabus or programme syllabus. If a student has passed some part/parts of
a closed program course but not all, and there is an at least partially replacing
course, an assessment of crediting can be made. For questions about the crediting
of course components, contact the Study councellors.
Registration for examination
In order to take an written, digital or computer-based examination, registration in
advance is mandatory, see decision in the university’s rule book Dnr LiU-2020-
04559 (https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622682). An
unregistered student can thus not be offered a place. The registration is done at
the Student Portal or in the LiU-app during the registration period. The
registration period opens 30 days before the date of the examination and closes 10
days before the date of the examination. Candidates are informed of the location
of the examination by email, four days in advance.
Code of conduct for students during examinations
Details are given in a decision in the university’s rule book, Dnr LiU-2020-
04559 (http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622682).
Retakes for higher grade
Students at the Institute of Technology at LiU have the right to retake written
examinations and digital and computer-based examinations in an attempt to
achieve a higher grade. This is valid for all examination components with code
“TEN”, “DIT” and "DAT". The same right may not be exercised for other
examination components, unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus.
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Grades
The grades that are preferably to be used are Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass not without
distinction (4) and Pass with distinction (5).
Grades U, 3, 4, 5 are to be awarded for courses that have written or digital
examinations.
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) may be awarded for courses with a large
degree of practical components such as laboratory work, project work and
group work.
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for degree projects and other
independent work.

Examination components
The following examination components and associated module codes are used at
the Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Grades U, 3, 4, 5 are to be awarded for written examinations (TEN) and
digital examinations (DIT).
Examination components for which the grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) may be
awarded are laboratory work (LAB), project work (PRA), preparatory
written examination (KTR), digital preparatory written examination (DIK),
oral examination (MUN), computer-based examination in a computer lab
(DAT), digital preparatory written examination in a computer lab (DAK),
home assignment (HEM), and assignment (UPG).
Students receive grades either Fail (U) or Pass (G) for other examination
components in which the examination criteria are satisfied principally
through active attendance such as tutorial group (BAS) or examination item
(MOM).
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for the examination
components Opposition (OPPO) and Attendance at thesis
presentation (AUSK) (i.e. part of the degree project).
In general, the following applies:
Mandatory course components must be scored and given a module code.
Examination components that are not scored, cannot be mandatory. Hence,
it is voluntary to participate in these examinations, and the voluntariness
must be clearly stated. Additionally, if there are any associated conditions to
the examination component, these must be clearly stated as well.
For courses with more than one examination component with grades
U,3,4,5, it shall be clearly stated how the final grade is weighted.
For mandatory components, the following applies (in accordance with the LiU
Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and second-cycle
education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2023-00379
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592):
If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of
the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to
replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.
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For possibilities to alternative forms of examinations, the following applies (in

accordance with the LiU Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle
and second-cycle education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2023-00379
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592):
If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student
the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an
examination hall, the student has the right to it.
If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted
examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant
this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of
the course objectives.
An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative
form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances
prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaing the
objectives of the course.

Reporting of examination results

The examination results for a student are reported at the relevant department.

Degree project for Master’s Degree in Engineering 300 credits,

Master of Science (Two years), Master of Philosophy (Two years),
Master of Science (One year), and master’s degrees without prefix
General provisions for the degree project are given here. A specific faculty
programme board may have supplementary regulations that are specific for a
study programme. These are specified, where relevant, in the syllabus for the field
of education and/or the degree project. Information about application, reflection
documents, possible examiners etc. can be found at Information.
General provisions
To be awarded a Master’s Degree in Engineering 300 credits, Master of Science
(Two years), Master of Philosophy (Two years), Master of Science (One year), or
master’s degree without prefix a student must carry out an approved degree
project. The components of the degree project are described in the relevant course
syllabus.
Aim
The aim of the degree project is described in the relevant course syllabus,
https://liu.se/studieinfo/en.
Extent
Requirements for the extent of the degree project for each type of degree are given
in the syllabus of the study programme.
Locations for a degree project
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The work is carried out in the form of:

an internal degree project located at one of the participating departments at
LiU
an external degree project located at a company, government agency, or
other organisation in Sweden or abroad, that an examiner has assessed is
able to manage a degree project that satisfies the requirements, or
a degree project within an exchange agreement in association with study
abroad, whereby all study results are to be credited to the student by the
relevant faculty programme board.
The main subject areas that are permitted within each study programme are
described in the programme syllabus. Any individual subjects that may be relevant
to the main subject area are to be determined by the relevant faculty programme
board.
The examiner for a degree project within a certain subject area are determined by
the faculty programme board that is responsible for general degrees within the
main subject area. An up-to-date list is given at Information.
Degree projects within agreements relating to study abroad
During study abroad that takes place within the framework of an agreement, the
provisions of the host institute relating to degree projects are applied. The student
is to consult the faculty programme board and together ensure that the proposed
degree project is carried out in a main subject area that is permitted within the
study programme. Approved main subject areas for degree projects are specified
in the syllabus for the relevant programme.
A certificate confirming that the degree project has been approved and a copy of
the degree project thesis (in PDF format) are to be submitted to the relevant
faculty programme board.
Selection of degree project
A degree project is to be selected in consultation with an examiner, who is also
responsible that the specialisation, extent and level of the project satisfy the
requirements specified in the course syllabus.
In cases in which issues relating to work-related copyright, patenting or
remuneration may arise, provisions governing these should be established in
advance. A student working on a degree project may sign a confidentiality
agreement in order to obtain access to confidential information necessary for the
degree project. The supervisor and examiner, however, determine whether they
are prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement, and thus the confidential
information must not normally be of such nature that it is necessary to supervise
or grade the work. The complete degree project thesis is to be published during
the grading procedure, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this. If any part
of the thesis should not be published, this must be approved in advance by the
examiner and the relevant head of department. Note that final decisions relating
to confidentiality are taken by an administrative court.
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Commencement of a degree project

Requirements that must be satisfied before a degree project can be started are
given in the currently valid course syllabus, which can be obtained in the relevant
programme syllabus at https://liu.se/studieinfo/en.
Notification of a degree project is to be carried out when the degree project starts,
at Application. Registration of the degree project is to take place before work
commences.
Before the start of the degree project, the examiner is to ensure that the student
satisfies the conditions for commencement of the degree project within the
relevant main subject area. Support in this can be obtained from the Study
Administration Office, who checks the general requirements for starting the
degree project.
The student is also to notify the relevant department of the start of the degree
project.
Degree projects in collaboration with another student
In cases in which two students carry out a degree project together, the
contribution of each student is to be specified. The extent of the work is to
correspond to the extent of two individual projects. The examiner is to ensure that
each student has contributed in a satisfactory manner to the work, and that each
student satisfies the requirements for achieving a Pass grade for the degree
project.
Degree projects carried out in collaboration between more than two students are
not permitted.
Examiners
The examiner must be employed as a teacher at LiU according to the LiU
Regulations for Appointments Dnr LiU-2022-04445
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784). The following
teachers can be appointed as examiner: Professor (including Adjunct and Visiting
Professor), Associate Professor (including Adjunct), Senior Lecturer (including
Adjunct and Visiting Senior Lecturer), Research Fellow, or Postdoc. The examiner
must also have the expertise required to examine degree projects (for example
through research, supervision or teaching) within the relevant main subject area,
and be appointed by the faculty programme board. The faculty programme
board can also appoint emerita/emeritus as examiner for a single thesis work.
The examiner is to:
ensure before the start of the degree project that the student satisfies the
conditions for commencement of the degree project within the relevant
main subject area. The Study Administration Office is to check whether the
commencement criteria are satisfied and inform the examiner of this
check whether special admission requirements (where relevant) are
satisfied, for example that the student can demonstrate a certain degree of
in-depth knowledge within the field relevant for the degree project
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determine the specialisation and principal work of the degree project, based
on an assessment of whether the degree project will result in the learning
outcomes of the course syllabus being satisfied
in conjunction with the planning report, check that the student has
registered for the degree project and that the student has a supervisor
pass/fail the planning report
pass/fail the mid-way assessment
be responsible that the supervisor or supervisors carry out their duties
approve the work for presentation
before the presentation, check that the proposed opponent satisfies the
conditions for commencement of the degree project and has attended three
thesis presentations
pass/fail the presentation and the opposition to it
approve a concluding reflection document
ensure that a degree project that has been passed satisfies the learning
outcomes of the course syllabus and other requirements, and award a grade
to the degree project (either G = Pass, or U = Fail).
In cases in which a degree project is carried out jointly by two students with
different main subject areas, one examiner in each main subject area must be
appointed, where this is necessary.
Supervisors
A student working on a degree project is to have access to an internal supervisor at
the department at which the degree project has been registered. The internal
supervisor is to have a degree that corresponds at least to the level of the degree
project to be supervised. The internal supervisor may, in exceptional
circumstances, be the same individual as the examiner. A decision of whether to
allow this in a particular case is to be made by the relevant faculty programme
board before the degree project is started.
The supervisor is to ensure that the student obtains help with:
expert support in general questions related to methods, specialist
knowledge of the subject, and writing the thesis
problem formulation, and setting the limits of the work
scheduling and planning work, and selection of appropriate methods.
If the degree project is being carried out outside of LiTH, an external supervisor
from the commissioner is to be appointed.
Planning report
During the first weeks of the degree project, the student is to draw up a planning
report that contains:
a preliminary title of the degree project
a preliminary statement of the research question, against the background of
a literature search
a preliminary description of the approach to be taken
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planned literature foundation

a schedule for the execution of the degree project, including suggested dates
for the mid-way assessment and presentation.
Formulation of the research question is to be bounded, realistic and viewed from a
perspective of societal or commercial benefit. The term “societal” is to be
understood here to include universities and university colleges.
Mid-way assessment
Approximately half-way through the degree project, the student is to describe to
the examiner at a mid-way assessment how the work is progressing relative to the
planning report. The supervisor should also participate. The form of the mid-way
assessment may be anything from an oral presentation to a public seminar. The
conclusion of the mid-way assessment may be one of three possibilities:
1. The work has been carried out essentially as planned, and can continue as
planned. The mid-way assessment has been passed.
2. The work has been carried out with certain deviations from the planning
report. It is, however, believed that it will be possible to complete the work
with minor adjustments to the formulation of the research question,
approach and/or schedule. The mid-way assessment has been passed.
3. The work has deviated from the planning report in a significant manner,
and there is a risk that a Pass grade cannot be given. The mid-way
assessment has been failed. A new planning report must be drawn up and a
new mid-way assessment carried out.

Reporting
Both oral and written reports of the degree project are to be made, in Swedish or
English. For the international Master's programmes, both the oral and written
examination should be made in English. The faculty programme board can allow
the reporting to be carried out in another language than Swedish or English.
The oral presentation is to take place in public, unless there are exceptional
circumstances that this should not be done. The written report is to be in the form
of a professionally produced degree project thesis. The presentation and thesis are
to follow the instructions given below.
Presentation
The oral presentation is to take place when the examiner considers that the work
has been completed and is ready to be presented. The presentation is to take place
on site at LiU at a time when other students can attend. This means that the
presentation can take place on a date that the student has agreed with the
examiner, normally between the re-examination period in August and
midsummer, and after the student has attended three thesis presentations.
The oral presentation is to describe the background to the problem that has been
studied, describe the methods used, and present the results and conclusions. The
presentation is to be at a level suitable for everyone present, not just for
specialists. After the oral presentation, the student is to counter any criticism that
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the opponent may raise, and allow other participants to pose questions. The
presentation and the opposition are to be approved by the examiner. When any
required adjustments of the thesis have been made, the reflection document has
been approved, and the student has functioned as an opponent for another degree
project, the degree project is reported as a passed course and the credits can be
used to satisfy the requirements for a qualification.
Degree project thesis
The written degree project report is to be professionally written and
comprehensive, and it is to demonstrate a scientific approach. The report must be
prepared in accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to
sources (references or quotations for which the source is specified) when the text,
images, ideas, data, etc., of other people are used. It is also to be made clear
whether the author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from
previous examinations, such as undergraduate work, project reports, etc. (This is
sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”.) A failure to specify such sources may be
regarded as attempted deception during examination.
The contents are to be easy to understand, and the way in which material is
presented is important. It must describe the background to the project and the
formulation of the research question. The choice of approach is to be clearly
explained, and the thesis should make clear the coupling between the results and
the conclusions. Commonly accepted scientific methods are to be used for
processing the results. The discussion is to be comprehensive, and demonstrate
that the student masters analytical thought processes. The thesis is to demonstrate
good mastery of the literature in the field, and include an abstract. Theses that are
principally written in Swedish should contain a summary in English. A
publication-ready manuscript and a reflection document covering the work
undertaken are to be submitted to the examiner within 10 days after the oral
presentation. The examiner may grant an exemption from this requirement. If
final versions of the required documents are not submitted as stipulated, the
examiner may determine that the presentation is to be rescheduled.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) at Linköping
University recommends that degree project theses be published.
Opposition
An oral opposition is to be carried out in connection with the student’s own
presentation of his or her thesis, i.e. at the end of the own studies, and is to take
place on site at LiU. The opposition is made on other degree projects at the same
level and of the same extent as the own degree project. The opponent must also
have attended three thesis presentations as a member of the audience. In a normal
case, the number of opponents will be the same as the number of respondents. In
exceptional cases, the examiner may decide that this is not to be the case. Acting
as an opponent during the thesis presentation of another student is subject to
points-based assessment as described in the course syllabus.
The opponent is to:
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discuss and comment on the selection of methods, results and (where

relevant) data processing, conclusions, possible alternative solutions and
conclusions, and the management of literature
comment on the general arrangement of the degree project thesis and
related, formal aspects of style, and comment on the oral presentation
technique
illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of the thesis.
The duration of the opposition should be approximately the same as that of the
presentation, and it is to include a discussion in which the student presenting the
thesis replies to and comments on the criticism raised by the opponent.
Unless otherwise agreed, at least one week before the presentation the opponent is
to present in writing to the examiner the important issues that will be discussed,
and the structure of the opposition that will be taken. The opponent and the
examiner discuss the structure that the opponent has drawn up.
Attendance at presentations
A student is to attend presentations of degree project theses as described in the
course syllabus. The presentations attended must be at the same level or a higher
level than the degree project of the student.
It is advantageous that one of the presentations attended is a licenciate degree
seminar or a doctoral disputation. The student is responsible for ensuring that a
certification of attendance at the presentation is obtained and passed to the
departmental administrator for registration in Ladok. Attendance at such
presentations is a component of the degree work that is subject to points-based
assessment.
The occasions on which a student attends presentations are to be completed
before the student presents the degree project thesis. The course syllabus for the
degree project describes the scheduling of the attendance at presentations.
The attendance at presentations is to take place on site at LiU. It is not possible to
participate remotely.
Reflection document
A document reflecting on the work that has been carried out is to be submitted to
the examiner within 10 working days of the oral presentation. Instructions for
preparing a reflection document can be reached through Reflection document.
Grades
The degree project is graded as either Pass or Fail. In order for a student to obtain
a pass grade for the degree project, all components must be completed and be
awarded a pass grade.
Right to obtain supervision
It is expected that the student complete and pass a degree project within specified
time limits. After the student has registered the degree project in Ladok, the
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department is required to provide supervision for a maximum of:

18 month for degree projects of 30 credits.
21 month for degree projects of 45 credits.
24 month for degree projects of 60 credits.
The examiner may grant additional supervision after this period in special cases.
If the examiner determines that supervision is to be ended, the degree project is to
be awarded a Fail grade. The examiner does not have to fail the degree project if it
is considered possible that the student can finish the thesis without further
supervision.
If the degree project is awarded a Fail grade for the reason described above or for
any other reason, the student is to be directed towards carrying out a further
degree project. However, carrying out a new degree project means very limited
opportunities for supervision.
Quality assurance
The relevant faculty programme board has overall responsibility for the quality of
study programmes. This responsibility covers also degree projects. Quality
assurance is to be carried out as determined by the faculty board.
Exemptions
If there are exceptional circumstances, an exemption can be granted from the
above regulations.
Exemption to replace the oral opposition with a detailed written opposition can be
granted after approval by the faculty programme board when all other elements
for the degree have been fulfilled, the degree project has been submitted and there
are exceptional circumstances. It is the examiner who applies to the faculty
programme board for an exemption for written opposition.
Written opposition can be carried out in any of the following ways:
The student makes a written opposition to a work done by another student,
whose examiner then examines the opposition
The student's examiner instructs the person in question to make a written
opposition to a degree project that has already been examined by the
examiner.
In the case of a written opposition, there is no need for an initial account of the
structure of the opposition.
Exemption from conducting the oral opposition on site at LiU (and instead
conducting it remotely) with reference to exceptional circumstances is given by
the examiner. Examples of exceptional circumstances are the lack of a visa to
come to Sweden.
Exemption from carrying out presentation on site at LiU (and instead conducting
it remotely) can be granted by the respective faculty programme board if there are
exceptional circumstances. Examples of exceptional circumstances are the lack of
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a visa to come to Sweden. It is the examiner who applies to the faculty programme
board for an exemption from carrying out presentation on site.
Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be
assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project
work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance
with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources (references or
quotations for which the source is specified) when the text, images, ideas, data,
etc. of other people are used. It is also to be made clear whether the author has
reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations,
such as degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-
plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during
examination.
Attempts to cheat
In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination,
or when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the
Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary
board of the university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension
from study and a formal warning. More information is available at Cheating,
deception and plagiarism.
Linköping University has also produced a guide for teachers and students' use of
generative AI in education (Dnr LiU-2023-02660). As a student, you are always
expected to gain knowledge of what applies to each course (including the degree
project). In general, clarity to where and how generative AI has been used is
important.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by
legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the
Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations
are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book
collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university
board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at
https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall.