Master Thesis (MLT)

44M0269

Master

English

30.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The Master's thesis concludes the degree program. By working independently on a scientific task and presenting the results in writing and orally, students demonstrate that they have achieved the educational objectives of the study program. To successfully complete the assignment students muss apply the subject-specific and transdisciplinary learning outcomes they have aquired through the study program. Students demonstrate that they are able to apply their knowledge and understanding to a new unfamiliar problem, to develop solutions to problems within the framework of research or application-oriented projects and to represent them in professional discussions. In addition to completing the thesis, students attend a scientific colloquium to demonstrate their ability to engage in scientific discourse.

• Specification of the task, definition of the objective
• Creation of a project timeline
• Research to determine the state of the specialist discussion
• Systematic theory development, theory application, methodological knowledge and analysis of the historical situation
• Survey and evaluation of the situation on site
• Development of concepts and drafts to solve the task
• Evaluation of the concepts - detailing of the selected design or concept
• Presentation of the results in the Master's thesis
• Defense in a specialist discussion (colloquium open to the university public)

The total workload for the module is 900 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Final Degree Thesis and Final Oral Examination

• Regular participation and Oral presentation, with written elaboration

Length of the Master's thesis approx. 60-90 pages, depending on the subject.

Students who have passed the examinations of the first year of study and have acquired at least 60 credit points will be admitted to the Master's thesis. Students must apply for admission at the Registrar's Office.

Students should prepare themselves for the Master's thesis by choosing appropriate elective modules. We recommend that you discuss suitable module options with the lecturers who will later supervise your Master's thesis at an early stage.

Students have a comprehensive understanding of the areas of knowledge relevant to the Master's thesis.

Students have acquired a detailed and critical understanding of the theories, concepts and methods in the subject area defined by the assignment.

Students demonstrate skills and creativity in using the methods relevant to the assignment. They can independently select suitable methods and approaches to to work, question these critically, interpret and evaluate their results, present them clearly and professionally in writing and explain and defend them in a public university discussion.

Students can integrate and transfer knowledge and deal with complexity. They can also make scientifically sound decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited information.

Students can work independently to familiarize themselves with new subject areas and carry out independent research and application-oriented projects.

Students can explain their ideas and findings clearly and communicate them to both experts and non-experts. When working on the task, they can establish contacts, negotiate and mediate between the demands of different interested parties.

Students are able to develop and reflect on scientific tasks around the topic of sustainable land use, taking the revelant social and ethical aspects into account

• Long-Gräuler, Shelby Irene

N.N. (Professur MLT)