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Compulsory Modules (75 ECTS-Credits)
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The students get an overview of the current state of research on the topic of the Master's thesis and - on the basis of this - they formulate a scientific questions. In an exposé, the students outline their reflections on the research questions dealt with in their Master's Thesis, their plan for examining the question and on the methodical implementation. On this basis, the further work steps are agreed on as well as a timeframe for completing the Master's Thesis.
Module 11: Preparation of the Master's Thesis (7,5 ECTS-Credits) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of this module, the students are able to get an overview of the current state of research, to develop an independent research question, write an abstract on the planned Master's Thesis, outline a timeline and conclude a Master's Thesis agreement.
Module 12: Defence of the Master's Thesis (2.5 ECTS-Credits) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of all other compulsory and elective modules as well as the master's thesis.
Learning Outcome: To reflect on the master's thesis within the context of the entire master's programme in psychology. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical understanding, methodical principles and presentation of results of the master's thesis.
This module consists of a lecture on the theoretical foundations, methods and results of the master's thesis and the final oral defence of the master's thesis before an examination committee.

Notes:
  • There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
  • The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).