Master's thesis

Your programme will be concluded with a thesis. This thesis is the last course in the Master programme, in which you apply the skills, knowledge and insights that you have acquired during the master. You do independent research and write an academic thesis (for example after completion of a research internship) based on the gathered information. The thesis should be around 15,000 words in length and will yield 15 EC. 

By the time you start working on your Master’s thesis, student peer review groups are installed. Participation in peer review groups will improve your analytical skills that are essential for writing a good thesis. If you do an internship (15 EC), it might be best to combine this with your Master's thesis.

Formal criteria

Each 15 EC thesis, must have:

  • An introduction, table of contents, body, and conclusion.
  • A summary (approximately 200 words).
  • Consistent use and format of references to literature, using such styles as APA or Chicago.
  • The thesis must be written in correct English (if applicable: have it checked by a native speaker).
  • Length of the thesis should be about 15,000 words.
  • Use 1,5 line spacing, default 12pt. word font.

Substantive criteria

Forms and procedures Master's thesis

Your Master's thesis will be assessed following specific evaluation procedures. You can prepare for this by reading the following documents and explanations prior to starting your thesis.