Master's Thesis

The examination regulations give candidates the opportunity to propose the topic of their master's thesis and two expert reports to the examination board. This is done when applying for the issue of a topic.

The application for the issue of a topic for the Master's thesis should be preceded by agreements with the proposed expert reports. As the first reviewer is usually also responsible for supervising the thesis, the greatest need for coordination is with this person. They can give advice on the workability of the chosen topic and research question as well as suggestions on the focus of the thesis and draw attention to relevant literature. In order to avoid problems during the processing time, we recommend at least one detailed discussion with each of the expert reviewers before submitting the topic.

The application can only be made by specified deadlines. The application is made in the ESE online system.

Use the digital form provided there ("Master's thesis" tab). You can edit this at any time after logging into the online system before submission and save the interim status.

If you would like to write your master's thesis in the subject areas of German, Mathematics or Social Studies and Science (primary schools), you must also adhere to internal deadlines, which can be found on the corresponding subject area pages.

Once you have sufficiently discussed your topic with the reviewers and finalised a title for your thesis, please submit your digital application by the deadline using the "Submit application" button in the ESE online system.
Important: Your application is considered incomplete until we have received a form with the signatures of the expert reports and your own signature. Please sign with a blue pen if possible.

SUBMISSION BY MAIL

Then print the form and have it signed by the expert report. Now sign it yourself and submit it in person to the ESE secretariat or by post to the ESE. The submission deadline ends 7 days after the last submission deadlinefor the digital form.

Together with your application, please also submit a current certificate of enrolment (printout from E.L.V.I.S.).

DIGITAL FORM

Signed applications for the issue of topics for master's theses are also accepted in digital form. Please note the following for digital copies:

• Only fully signed applications (signature of reviewer*in 1 and 2, signature of student*r) will be accepted.
• A scanned or digitally signed PDF document is most suitable. Please refrain from sending poorly legible image files or photographs.
• Students are responsible for submitting applications by e-mail. Please do not leave the forwarding to the expert reviewers. Missed deadlines resulting from this are no excuse.
• Send the complete application and a current certificate of enrolment to Ms Daniela Bocklisch orMs Maria Trüpschuh.

If you do not submit the signed form (in paper/digital form) by the deadline, your application cannot be considered.