Program Overview

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AG293X Degree Project in Geodesy, Second Cycle

The AG293X Degree Project in Geodesy is a 30.0 credit course offered at the second-cycle level.

Information per Course Offering

• Termin: Spring 2026
• Start: 13 Jan 2026
• Duration: 13 Jan 2026 – 1 Jun 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (15 hp), P4 (15 hp)
• Pace of study: 100%
• Application code: 60168
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Course memo: Not published
• Number of places: Minimum 5
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: No information inserted
• Schedule: Not published
• Part of programme: Master's Programme, Transport and Geoinformation Technology, year 2

Contact

• Examiner: Huaan Fan
• Course coordinator: Milan Horemuz
• Teachers: Milan Horemuz

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available in an accessible format on this page.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The degree project should constitute a part of a specialization within the main field of study civil engineering and urban management at the second-cycle level to satisfy the requirements for the degree. This implies that the degree project should normally be carried out within Geodesy.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the degree project, the student should be able to:

1. Show knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the chosen subject area and best practice, an advanced understanding of current research and development work, and advanced knowledge of methods.
2. Demonstrate the ability to search for, collect, and integrate knowledge in a comprehensive, critical, and systematic way and to identify their needs for further knowledge.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, issues, and situations, even with limited information.
4. Demonstrate the ability to plan and, with adequate methods, carry out high-quality assignments within given time frames, as well as to evaluate this work.
5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate products, processes, systems, methods, or technical solutions, taking into consideration people's abilities and needs, and society's goals for economic, social, and ecological sustainable development.
6. Demonstrate orally and in writing the ability to, in dialogue with different groups, clearly account for and discuss their conclusions, including the knowledge and arguments that are the basis of such conclusions.
7. Demonstrate the ability to exercise judgment, considering the relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects.
8. Demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work or to independently work in other advanced contexts.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

All courses that are required for issuing the Degree of Bachelor should be fully completed with a pass mark. At least 60 credits of courses for second-cycle studies should be fully completed with a pass mark. These 60 credits should include all courses in the programme relevant to the degree project and a course in theory of science and research methodology.

Literature

Relevant literature to be able to carry out the degree project.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on the recommendation from KTH's coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disabilities.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

The degree project should normally be carried out during the last semester of the educational programme.

To pass the degree project, the performance must not be unsatisfactory in any of the expected learning outcomes of the course.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

An approved degree project report that has been presented at a seminar.

Examiner

Huaan Fan

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered By

ABE/ Surveying – Geodesy, Land Law, and Real Estate Planning

Main Field of Study

The Built Environment

Education Cycle

Second cycle