Students become acquainted with their research topic, related theoretical discourse and previous research done on it. Students are able to set a research problem, choose the appropriate research methods and use them to solve the research problem. Students are able to report on their research scientifically and in good Finnish.
Teaching methods
Students carry out a research process according to their topic and methods of choice, and they report on this process with the help of their appointed thesis instructor. Guidance takes place in the Master's thesis seminar and in the studies for designing and writing a Master's thesis, and also as personal guidance. In addition, students take a maturity test related to their thesis, providing they have not finished the Finnish studies of the language and communication studies in connection with Bachelor's thesis.