Program Overview

Course Overview

The Bachelor's Thesis in Archives and Collections Management (LBAS3004) is a supervised, independent work of research and writing in the field of museums, archives, and records management.

Course Details

• Credits: 15
• Level: Third-year courses, level III
• Course start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim

About the Course

Course Content

The bachelor dissertation is based on knowledge gained in previous courses. Topics are chosen according to interest and relevance, in agreement with a supervisor. The student is expected to work independently, developing skills of planning, executing, and finishing a piece of academic work.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student will have in-depth knowledge about the chosen topic and know terms and concepts, methods, and theories presented throughout the program.

Skills

The student will be able to identify and articulate basic research questions, delimit a piece of written academic work, and justify their choices. They will master the rules of academic writing, have good language and communication skills, and be able to apply their knowledge of the chosen topic.

General Competence

The student will be able to write a coherent academic account, present valid arguments, and discuss their own work in light of prior research. They will have the skills necessary to find relevant information and literature to carry out an academic study within certain parameters.

Learning Methods and Activities

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Written works
• Compulsory activities/work requirements must be approved in the semester the subject is taught.

Compulsory Assignments

• Several thesis drafts
• Seminar attendance

Evaluation

• Compulsory activities/assignments: Assessed as approved
  ot approved
• Examination: Bachelor's thesis and oral exam

Examination Arrangement

• Bachelor thesis: Grade Letter grades, Weighting 100/100
• Oral exam: Grade Letter grades, Weighting 40/100, Duration 30 minutes

Specific Conditions

• Admission to a programme of study is required: Archives, Museums, and Records Management (LTARKIV)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

• LBAS1001, LBAS1002, LBAS1003, LBAS1004, LBAS2001, LBAS2002, LBAS2003, LBAS2004

Course Materials

The course reading list and course plan will be published on NTNU's digital learning platform at the beginning of the term.

Subject Areas

• Applied Information and Communication Technology
• Archival knowledge
• Digitalisation
• Social Sciences
• Technological subjects

Special Needs Accommodation

Students with disabilities and students with special needs can apply for individual adaptation of their studies and exams.