The thesis is the culmination of your studies
The thesis is one of the most important elements of your UAS studies. Its purpose is to
- develop your ability to apply the knowledge and skills you have learned,
- demonstrate your ability to apply these competences in professional roles in your chosen field,
- help you internalise the practices of scientific writing,
- develop your analytical and reasoning skills, critical thinking and ethical inquiry.
Submitting schedule
Thesis submitting and graduation schedule you can find on Graduation webpage
Further information
Thesis guidelines are provided in the Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR).
Read the thesis requirements provided in the Degree Regulations.
Thesis work can be carried out in cooperation with an institution, a company or an other organization. For that manner, the student and the “client” are required to sign a cooperation agreement for the thesis work. Please find the form for thesis agreement on the Forms page.
Theses at Diak are workplace-oriented
All theses produced at Diak are research-based and aimed at developing an area of work. They are usually linked to Diak’s learning environments, workplace development projects and work placement periods.
The thesis can be research-focused i.e. involve a study or report, or a development project, which involves developing, implementing and evaluating new products, practices or processes. A developmental thesis can be produced in the form of a project, product R&D, or a development project.
Theses are mainly produced in pairs or teams of 3–4 students.
This page contains information according to the curriculum edition 2015 or later. If you are looking for thesis instructions of the 2010 edition, see the guide.
Different types of theses
Theses at Diak are workplace-oriented. The work is supervised by a teacher as well as an external expert, usually someone from the world of work.
There are two possible ways to produce a thesis: as a monograph or a series of chapters.
A series can consist of written chapters such as blog posts, interview-based learning assignments or literary reviews. Other possible forms include video and photography, posters, oral presentations in conjunction with professional conferences or training events, and statistical reviews.
A monograph is a single coherent publication, and the most traditional form of a written thesis. A monograph concentrates on a single topic, and the theoretical framework of reference, research questions and methodology are decided in the thesis planning stage.
Your thesis can be considered as research-based if it meets the general criteria for research. Alternatively, it can be a development project or a research and development project leading to a new product, service, model or business idea.
Getting started with your thesis
