Thesis in Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy, 30 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

60 credits on Second Cycle, of which 30 credits within the main field Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy and Scientific Methods and Academic Writing 7,5 credits. Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.

The course is included in Master’s Programme (120 credits) in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment.

The course aims to develop in-depth knowledge of research methodology in energy-smart innovations in the built environment and familiarity with independent planning, implementation, and accounting of research or development projects within the subject area.


Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• independently, and with support in current research and development work, give an account of the field of construction technology focusing on renewable energy, both in general and in detail in certain parts of the area
• give an account of scientific methods in construction technology focusing on renewable energy

Skills and ability

• analyze and summarize a topic in energy-smart innovations in the built environment
• presenting in writing and orally investigations and results and demonstrate the ability to discuss their conclusions, knowledge, and arguments that form the basis for these in dialogue with different groups
• formulate questions and plan and use adequate methods to carry out qualified tasks within given timeframes

Judgement and approach

• analyze the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society, and people's responsibility for its use
• identify their need for additional knowledge and independently take responsibility for their knowledge development
• demonstrate the ability to make assessments within the main field of education, taking into account relevant scientific, gender equality, societal and ethical aspects and demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work

The degree project will focus on energy-smart innovations in the built environment, depending on the student's interest. The work can be carried out at the university or in the business sector.

The degree project must be carried out either individually or in a group of a maximum of 2 students. All student groups will be appointed to one or several supervisors and an examiner.

The work consists of independent planning, implementation, and accounting of research or development projects. The work will deepen in the field of construction technology, focusing on renewable energy. The work must link the study, design, and adapted investigative and evaluative methods.

The teaching takes the form of seminars with supervision and individual supervision. At the seminars and the final report, the course participants are expected to actively participate in the teaching with oral questions and arguments in discussions.

Teaching takes place in English.

An examination is done by assessing the implementation of the work, mandatory parts such as a written final report, and oral presentation at a seminar.

Supervision of the degree project is given during the course and to the extent that each academy has decided. If the student needs further supervision after the end of the course, the Academy Director may decide on additional supervision time for one year. After that, the student must be given a grade on the degree project regardless of whether the work is completed or not.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.