EKIA6001 Maturity Exam for BA Thesis (0 cr)
Description
Content
The maturity test is a demonstration of a student’s familiarity with the subject matter of the thesis written for the degree, as well as of command of academic writing style. At the same time, students who have completed their school education in Finnish or Swedish demonstrate their excellent language skills in the language of their school education.
Students who have completed their school education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish can complete their maturity test in Finnish or Swedish, if they have sufficient skills in these languages, or in English.
The content of the maturity test is assessed by a representative of the discipline, and the language is assessed by a reviser approved by the Language Centre.
For students who complete their maturity test in a language other than their language of school education or mother tongue, familiarity with the subject of the thesis and command of academic writing style are emphasised in assessment.
Completion methods
A reflective, essay-type expert text written in an exam. The renewed maturity test is written as part of the Research Reporting course of the Language Centre.
Assessment details
The successful completion of the maturity test requires a passing grade in both content and language.
Learning outcomes
- demonstrates familiarity with the subject of the thesis
- demonstrates Finnish or Swedish proficiency