Program Overview

Program Overview

The Degree Project in Energy Systems Analysis is a 30-credit course at the advanced level, concluding the Master's program in Energy Systems. The project aims to demonstrate the student's ability to independently solve an engineering problem using a broad spectrum of skills.

Course Contents

The subject of the degree project can vary but must contain significant technical content, have a clear application within the chosen field, and contribute to sustainable development. Students can choose to carry out the degree project at an academic department, within an industrial company, or at a consulting firm, in Sweden or abroad.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, students should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific foundation and best practices for the chosen subject
• demonstrate the ability to search, gather, and integrate knowledge and identify their need for additional knowledge
• demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, issues, and situations
• demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out qualified assignments within given time frames and evaluate this work
• demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate products, processes, systems, methods, or technical solutions considering the prerequisites and needs of people and society
• demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing clearly account for and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments that these are based on
• demonstrate the ability to make assessments considering relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects
• demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work or to work independently in other qualified activities

Literature and Preparations

The specific prerequisites for a degree project of 30 credits at the advanced level are:

• all courses from the syllabus years 1-3, or courses required for issuing a Bachelor's degree
• at least 60 credits of courses at the advanced level must be completed
• the courses at the advanced level must include courses in the MSc in Engineering program that are relevant to the degree project, as well as a course in scientific theory and research methodology

Examination and Completion

The course is examined through a thesis project, and the grading scale is P (pass) or F (fail). 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.

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

The course is offered by the Department of Energy Systems, and the main field of study is Mechanical Engineering. The education cycle is the second cycle. Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.