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Pre-master Thesis

Course
2017-2018

Admission requirements

Assessment by Admission Office

Description

The thesis is a written report of research which the student has carried out under supervision by a lecturer.

Course objectives

The thesis must demonstrate, among others, that the student is
able to:
a. formulate a research question which displays insight into the methodological principles, central issues and state of the art of his or her field of research;
b. formulate a realistic research plan which fulfils the criteria set in the relevant field of research;
c. critically and analytically report on existing academic debates;
d. formulate ideas clearly and correctly.
The scope of the Pre-Master thesis generally corresponds to a maximum of 1000 words per ects including notes, bibliography and appendices per credit point. A Pre-Master thesis of 10 ects equals around 10.000 words.

Timetable

The timetable will be available by June 1 on the website

Mode of instruction

BA-thesis

Course Load

NA

Assessment method

Thesis

Blackboard

Blackboard site includes instructions and criteria.

Reading list

NA

Registration

Enrollment through uSis is mandatory.

Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs

NA

Contact

h.f.westgeest@hum.leidenuniv.nl

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