Master's thesis

The subject of your Master's thesis follows from the track you choose: Practice, Applied Research or Research. 

Master's thesis (15 EC)

Practice track

Master's thesis (15 EC)

Applied research track

Master's thesis (20 EC)

Research track

When do you write your Master's thesis?

Thesis tutorials start in study period 3 and you will write your thesis in study period 4. Go to the thesis course description

What should you demonstrate in your Master's thesis?

  • knowledge of and insight into to field of History of International Relations 
  • knowledge of a focus area within the study programme
  • academic skills to identify, formulate, analyse and suggest possible solutions to problems in the field of History of International Relations 
  • academic skills to conduct research on the History of International Relations and report on it in a manner that meets the customary standards of the discipline 
  • the ability to communicate conclusions, as well as the underlying knowledge, grounds and considerations, to an audience composed of specialists or non-specialists. 

Submitting and uploading your thesis

Once you have completed your thesis, you must submit it via Osiris Student. Osiris also provides you with evaluation progress as well as your final grade. 

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.