MSc Thesis
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The master’s thesis (MTh) focuses on a cutting-edge topic in the subject of choiceapproaching this subject holistically using elements of originality and introducing the students into the way that a researcher thinks and acts. The master’s thesis is supervised by an MScinstructor and is examined by a three-member committee of MSc instructors. The master’s thesis can be prepared in Greek or English language, and the student, before the submission, must ensure that its content is at least 80% original, excluding references.For this purpose, special similarity control software available from UniWA (turnitin) will be used, and the submission of the work must be accompanied by the control report which shows the percentage of similarity of the MTh with existing texts, which should not exceed the 20%. The MTh is evaluated and graded based on the following scheme (criteria and weights):
Content Evaluation Criteria of MTh
| Targeting, organization and overview of the field literature | Definition and documentation of the MTh statement and objectives | 5 |
Adequate search of literature and good review of the topic | 10 | ||
Research design, choosing the appropriate methodology and its analysis | 10 | ||
Quality and size of work – Degree of originality | Qualitative and quantitative sufficiency of the work fulfilled personally by the student | 10 | |
Critical analysis of the work in the context of the proposed methodology (degrees of uncertainty, possibilities and limitations of the methodology) | 10 | ||
Degree of originality and analysis of the contribution of the work in the wider scientific field where it is classified | 10 | ||
Structure, quality and appearance of MTh text | Text structure and clarity in the methodology analysis and arguments | 10 | |
Use of language | 5 | ||
Text quality and appearance (references, figures, tables) | 5 | ||
Evaluation CriteriaofMThPresentation- Support | MTh Presentation | Presentation contents –MTh coverage | 3 |
Presentation organization – structure, clarity | 4 | ||
Method of presentation | 5 | ||
Presentation time management | 3 | ||
MTh Support | Reply to the questions after the presentation ends | 10 |
MSc Thesis are individual projects which are undertaken by students following the communication with a tutor who agrees to supervise them. Topics are either proposed by tutors or are formed based on student proposals discusses with tutors so as to be addressing practical and real-world problems. Topics by organisations, companies and research centers are encouraged. Graduation scheme is based on the following:
| Α. Aim, structure and literature review of the research topic | |||
| 1 | Definition and documentation of the purpose and objectives of the MSc Thesis | Maximum grade: 5 | |
| 2 | 2 Adequate literature research and a good overview | Maximum grade: 10 | |
| 3 | Design of the research, choice of appropriate methodology and analysis of the research | Maximum grade: 10 | |
| Β. Quality and scope of the thesis – Degree of originality | |||
| 1 | Qualitative and quantitative adequacy of the work done personally by the student | Maximum grade: 10 | |
| 2 | Critical analysis of the work in the context of the methodology followed (points of uncertainty, possibilities and limitations of the methodology): | Maximum grade: 10 | |
| 3 | Degree of originality and analysis of the contribution of the MSc Thesis to the broader scientific field in which it belongs | Maximum grade:10 | |
| C. Structure, quality and appearance of MSC Thesis’s text | |||
| 1. | Text structure and clarity in the analysis of methodology and arguments | Maximum grade:10 | |
| 2 | Use of language | Maximum grade:10 | |
| 3 | Quality and appearance of text (references, figures, tables) | Maximum grade: 5 | |
| D. Presentation of the MSc Thesis | |||
| 1 | Content Coverage by the presentation | Maximum grade: 3 | |
| 2 | Presentation organisation – structure, clarity | Maximum grade:4 | |
| 3 | Way of presentation | Maximum grade:5 | |
| 4 | Presentation time management | Maximum grade: 3 | |
| Ε. Support of the MSc Thesis | |||
| 1 | Answers to questions after the presentation | Maximum grade: 5 | |
A detailed explanation of the way MSc Thesis are evaluated can found here.
- Apply advanced research techniques effectively in the selected subject area, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in conducting research at an advanced level.
- Create an original research project that adds to the current body of knowledge in the field, highlighting inventiveness and innovation in the design and methodology of the research.
- Critically assess research findings and analyze their relevance within the chosen subject area, demonstrating the ability for critical thinking and in-depth analysis.
- Effectively convey research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences, showcasing strong communication skills through written and verbal means.
- Comply with research ethics and uphold academic integrity standards, ensuring the master’s thesis is conducted with honesty and integrity.
- Engage in effective collaboration with the research committee, which comprises MSc instructors, during the research process, showcasing teamwork and cooperation within the research context.
Course Features
Course type: Major
Semester: 3rd
ECTS: 30
Duration: 1 semester with an extension option for 1 more
Courses: Instructor-led
Language: English
Assessment: Project based (strictly individual)
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