Course content

The master’s thesis can be an examination of a subject in the areas of German language, literature or culture. It should demonstrate the student's ability to work independently and in accordance with scholarly practices. The thesis normally comprises about 80 pages (with 1.5 line spacing). In special cases the department may also approve several smaller works if these have the quality and thematic coherence of a normal master’s thesis. Group work may also be approved as a master’s thesis if the candidate’s part of it is well defined and equals a normal master’s thesis in size and quality. The thesis should be written in German.

Learning outcome

Students should be able to address a specialized subject in their chosen discipline in an academic manner, and present the results in German.

Learning methods and activities

Individual supervision. Assessment: The grade given on the Master's Thesis may be adjusted after the oral exam. The oral test lasts approx. 30 minutes. The oral test is held in German.

The master's thesis must be submitted no later than 1 May in the spring semester/1 November in the autumn semester. It is possible to apply for two-week extension.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree with specialisation in German. Students who want to write on a topic in cultural science should have taken EUR3401 and one of the following courses: HIST3105 and HIST3115.

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the master programme in German.

Credit reductions