The bachelor's thesis must be an independent specialization thesis with relevance within the landscape engineering programme.

The process leading up to the submitted assignment consists of: Choice of topic, assigned supervisor, make schedule and agreement guidance, sign contract, designing problem, planning method and method of implementation, acquire/familiarize yourself with relevant theory and empirical data, possibly carry out field surveys/field inspections/own studies, process, present and discuss own data against theory/empirical data as well as complete and submit written assignments.

The approach and task implementation may depend on the topic and method selection. It can be based on science (soil, plant subjects, biology, ecology), technical subjects (civil engineering, materials theory, construction, stormwater problems) or social sciences/management (operational, strategic or political level). The thesis can also be angled locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

The thesis may be based solely on literature, but will often include a survey where the student collects, processes and produces data. Usually, most tasks of this type will have such a structure: - introduction with presentation of research question(s) - briefly on approach and method - presentation of theory and empirical data in the field - describe methodology and results of own field surveys / field inspections and / or literature surveys - discuss the findings in light of theory / empirical data - summarize/summarize and design conclusion - literature list, references. Finally, summaries and prefaces are written.

The bachelor's thesis will give the student practice in independent work by carrying out an assignment/preparing a report in which the student himself has defined, planned, completed and completed the work within the set time frame. The student should be able to acquire relevant information to give answers to a defined problem. The student will develop independent skills in written academic dissemination within a chosen topic.

Through the bachelor's thesis, the student should have achieved the following learning objectives defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

The student should have knowledge:

• on key topics and current issues in research and development work within the chosen topic
• about identifying problem(s) and formulating problem(s)
• about theories, issues and methods in the field
• about role understanding in academic discussions, processes and projects
• on the social meaning of the topic, including interaction with other disciplines

The student should have skills in:

• apply professional knowledge of methods and tools
• collect, process and present literature-based information or own data
• use relevant academic language and professional tools, techniques and illustrative forms of expression
• carry out systematic and targeted investigative work
• prepare and present a written report with appropriate structure
• be able to justify their conclusions 
• oral presentation of own work

The student should have acquired general competence in:

• manage their own learning work and progress with independence
• make an update of one's own knowledge in the field
• have a critical look at one's own work and be able to reflect on counter-arguments and other perspectives

Self-programming work. This includes:

A contract form with the supervisor must be signed by both student and supervisor and delivered to the faculty administration within the set deadline.

The thesis must be presented orally on Graduate day in June.  Exceptionally, exemption may be granted, for instance by sick leave. The candidate must deliver a written application.