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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.
In their Master's thesis, which deals with a topic from the field of Inclusion Studies, students acquire the skills required for academic research work. They are able to develop their own research question and work on it independently using academic methods, as well as presenting their findings in a structured and reflective manner, as well as defend them orally. Both empirical and literature-based theses are possible.
In the colloquium, students present drafts of their work for discussion, demonstrating their ability to justify their research approach and defend it against objections.
optional: As part of the annual Summer School, students have the opportunity to present their possible Master's thesis topic and methodology in order to give new students an overview of possible topics and fields of research and to actively engage in exchange.
The (research) colloquium is intended to support students in designing an appropriate thesis and, if necessary, implementing it within the framework of empirical research.
Students will receive critical guidance in selecting and utilising relevant specialist literature, choosing methods, and in the writing and presentation process.
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Enrolment in the Master's degree programme Inclusion Studies.
Module structure: 1 SL, 2 bPr 1
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Colloquium
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The Master's thesis is an independent academic paper of approximately 50 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, table of contents, list of figures, tables and bibliography, tables, figures, appendix and declaration of originality). Students demonstrate that they are able to work independently on an academic task from the range of topics covered in the Master's programme in Inclusion Studies within the specified time frame.
To this end, students contact a supervisor and discuss a possible task. The final task is assigned by the supervisor. The processing time begins when the task is assigned. At the same time, the supervisor and student must ensure that the thesis is registered with the Examination Office without delay, in particular to appoint the examiners and document the examination procedure. The Master's thesis must be written in English.
The deadline for submitting the master's thesis is 15 June.
The thesis must be submitted digitally to the Examination Office of the Faculty of Education by the deadline.
The timeline for the Master's degree phase is as follows:
Finding a supervisor and a task from the end of the second semester onwards.
The period for working on the Master's thesis is in focus from mid-February to mid-June (18 weeks) of the forth semester.
The colloquium takes place in March each year.
The written thesis is assessed by mid-July.
The additional defense of the Master's thesis takes place in mid-July.
| Degree programme | Recommended start 3 | Duration | Mandatory option 4 |
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| Inclusion Studies / Master of Arts [Entwurf zum Curriculum ab Wintersemester 2027/28] | 3. o. 4. | 2 semesters | Obligation |
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