Welcome to the course Thesis in Social Work, 15 cr!
On this page you will find information about your course, course registration and more. Here you will also find your course syllabus and the course timetable.
Course information
| Name of course | Thesis in Social Work |
|---|---|
| Course code | SAG803 |
| Application code | 25107 |
| Faculty | Faculty of health and occupational studies |
| Course co-ordinator | Name: Marie Hansson E-mail: marie.hansson@hig.se Telephone: 026648678 |
| Course administration | Name: Lena Hjelm E-mail: studentsupport@hig.se |
Register on your course!
In order to register on your course, you first need to create a user account. Read more about how to activate your user account in our guide, "Five steps to get started".
If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course. Please contact your course administrator before the end of the registration period if you are experiencing problems with course registration.
If you are conditionally admitted you are not able to register on the course yourself.
Period for course registration: 15 March – 28 March
About the course
Course syllabus, reading list and timetable
Course organisation
Lectures and supervision.
Learning objectives 1–3: written thesis as well as seminar during which students defend their own work and serve as the opposition for other students defending their work, as well as participation in the discussion of students’ thesis work.
Communication
Zoom, Canvas, email
Written exams
Registration for exams, including re-takes, is mandatory. You can register for exams via Ladok. You need to register at least ten days before the exam date. If you fail to register you will only be able to sit your exam if there is a n empty place in the exam hall.
If you are a distance study student and want to take your exam off-campus, you need to apply to do so at least three weeks prior to the exam date.
Course evaluation
After your course has finished you will be sent a we-based course evaluation questionnaire via e-mail. Your participation in the course evaluation is very valuable to us and you comments will help improve and develop the course further. All students registered on the course will receive a report of the course evaluation with all comments compiled.
Service and Support
Accommodation
You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
Free Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.
- Library
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- Residence permit
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Student Centre
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Student Support
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Tuition fees
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Web meetings with Zoom
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- Web meetings with Zoom
Wireless network (wifi)
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Högskolan i Gävle
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)