Thesis
The Master’s thesis functions as a final test to see whether you have mastered the skills necessary to become a researcher in this field.
| Period | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| ECTS | 15 |
Set-up
The thesis involves a literature-based, empirical quantitative study, resulting in a written report that includes both scientific and practical implications. In your thesis, every stage of the research cycle should be covered. This entails the following order of operation:
- Formulating a research question and corresponding hypotheses;
- Establishing a theoretical framework;
- Gathering and processing data;
- Evaluating the results in a written report;
- Presenting your findings in an oral presentation.
Examples of research topics
Ethical review
All Master's students must have their thesis project ethically reviewed by the FERB through the online tool UU-SER. More information about the procedure and associated protocols can be found on the Student Ethics Review & Registration Site (UU-SER) website.
Submitting your thesis
As soon as you have successfully completed your thesis, you will receive an invitation from your programme to start up your case in Osiris Case.