Thesis

The Master’s thesis is the critical and final test of the SaSR-programme. It is written in the form of a research article for an international scholarly journal, and is supervised by staff members who are senior fellows in various research programmes within the Social and Behavioural Sciences.

Thesis defence

The thesis defence takes place at the end of the second year in May. During the defence, a member of the board of studies will also be present. You will answer questions regarding your thesis.

Grade

The final grade for the thesis is determined by the board of studies in close consultation with the thesis supervisor. The grade will be determined, in part, on the degree to which the thesis appears publishable in an international, peer-reviewed journal. A standard evaluation form has been developed by the board of studies.

Ethical review

All 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

Theses will be archived in the administrative system 'Osiris Zaak' or 'Osiris Case'. 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

Methodology and Statistics Support

Encountering difficulties with methodology and statistics in your thesis? The Methodology & Statistics department helps you refresh or improve your understanding of methodological and statistical techniques. Book a methodology and statistics consult or check out the knowledge clips on YouTube.