Programme structure
The Master's programme Informatics: Language Technology is a two-year full time study consisting of 120 ECTS credits.
The programme has the following structure:
- Courses, 60 ECTS credits
- Master's thesis, 60 ECTS credits
Course of study
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd semester | Master's course | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2nd semester | IN5550 – Neural Methods in Natural Language Processing | Master's course | Master's thesis |
| 1st semester | Master's course | Master's course | |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
The table above gives a general illustration of how a course of study can be organized. You can choose to structure your course of study differently if this is more expedient for you. All courses should normally be completed and passed before the last semester of the programme.
Courses and Master's thesis
During the first semester, you choose courses and the topic of your master's thesis in collaboration with your supervisor.
Selecting courses
The programme has two mandatory courses:
In addition at least 10 ECTS must be core courses (see list below). The core courses are the most essential courses about language technology within the study programme. The master's courses you choose together with your supervisor are meant to give you a solid theoretical background for your research project, and familiarize you with your field of study.
Here is a full overview of courses in informatics. You can choose up to 20 ECTS of the courses from other fields of studies than informatics by recommendation of your supervisor.
Master's thesis
In the Master's thesis you will have the opportunity to explore a linguistic problem in depth and convey the results in writing and verbally.
Your work with the Master's thesis will be divided over several semesters. The last semester of the Master's programme should be used exclusively for the final 30 ECTS of the thesis project. The submission of the Master's thesis is done on a fixed date in the last semester. The Master's thesis must be presented publicly at the end of the semester. Following the presentation, an oral examination with the sensors and supervisor will be given regarding the assignment.
You are supervised by members of the Language Technology Group (LTG), but you can also choose to write a task in collaboration with a company or research center. The master's thesis is an independent research work within a language-based subject that is to be conducted under close supervision.
See available master's thesis in Informatics: Language Technology
Core courses
Autumn courses:
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IN4110 - Problem Solving with High-Level Languages (discontinued)
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IN4050 – Introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning
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IN-STK5000 – Adaptive methods for data-based decision making
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IN5490 – Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence for Intelligent Systems
Spring courses:
Progression requirements
The standard study time for the master's programme is two years, or four years if you apply for part-time studies. If you spend more time than two years, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the policies for admission and your right to study. Your right to study may be cancelled if you do not register for the first semester of the study programme and you have absence without valid reason for more than one semester.
Recognition of Master's courses from former education
If you are admitted to the Master's programme and you have completed master courses outside the University of Oslo, you may apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Please contact the Department of Informatics for more information.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Informatics: Language Technology
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.