Master’s Thesis

The students participate in the master's seminar where they present the disposition of their master thesis and discuss the content and methodological aspects of their research with the participants of the seminar.

In the master's thesis, they study in depth a certain problem in the field of psychology. Their work can also be interdisciplinary. The theme of the work shall be chosen: (a) in consultation with a potential mentor, (b) among the themes proposed by different Chairs at the Department of Psychology. After the approval of their master's thesis disposition, they can conduct a research which can be theoretical or empirical, and write a master's thesis. The thesis is presented to and defended before the commission. Throughout the research process, the students are supervised by a mentor (and co-mentor) who offer them advices and direction.

The literature is chosen with regard to the studied topic by students themselves or according to the (co-)mentor's advice.