Every semester
30 Credit points
For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.
Non-official translation of the module descriptions. Only the German version is legally binding.
Students are able to work independently on a scientific paper on topics of global structures and interactions with an interdisciplinary approach.
Students choose the topic, research question and methodology of their Master's thesis in consultation with a supervisor of their choice.
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Module structure: 1 bPr 1
In the study group, students on the degree programme come together to discuss issues, materials and methods for their Master's thesis. The study group is organised by the students themselves as far as possible. Two teaching staff, instructors, lecturers from the subjects involved provide organisational support and moderate individual meetings as required.
The thesis is written in English, refers to the current state of research on the topic and integrates methods and questions from different disciplines. The thesis has a length of 140,000 to 160,000 characters and is issued and supervised by an authorised examiner from one of the participating Faculties and assessed by this person and another authorised examiner from one of the participating Faculties. The student makes suggestions for the topic and supervisors. The processing time is six months. Three copies of the thesis must be submitted by the deadline.
| Degree programme | Recommended start 3 | Duration | Mandatory option 4 |
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| World Studies: Orders, Politics, Cultures / Master of Arts [FsB vom 04.06.2020 mit Änderungen vom 21.05.2021 und 14.04.2023] | 4. | one semester | Obligation |
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