Graduation
Bachelor studies
Bachelor’s thesis
Bachelor’s theses are independent written assignments that must be completed as part of a seminar. This is possible in every seminar that is designated for this purpose in the respective curriculum. However, the head of the seminar is entitled to limit the number of Bachelor’s theses to be supervised within a seminar. The choice of topic and the realisation of the thesis is carried out in consultation with and under the guidance of the head of the seminar. The scope and general format of the Bachelor’s thesis is also agreed with him/her.
Bachelor’s graduation
Information on the Bachelor’s graduation can be found on the website of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg.
Master studies
Master’s thesis
The Master’s thesis serves as proof of the ability to work independently on academic topics from the field of the respective subject in accordance with current academic standards in terms of content and methodology. The topic of the Master’s thesis must be chosen in such a way that it is possible and reasonable for a student to complete it within six months. The topic must be selected with one of the available supervisors.
Master’s graduation
Information on the Master’s graduation can be found on the website of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg.
Regulation for commission examination
As soon as you have completed all coursework (including the assessed Master’s thesis), you can register for the Master’s board examination. Please find your own chairperson for the commission and two examiners. You will then arrange the examination date with them.
The official registration for the examination date and the announcement of the chairperson and the examiners takes place exclusively via the Examination Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Please submit your documents (Master’s thesis reports, examination certificates, etc.) to the Examinations Office within the stipulated period (2 to 4 weeks before the examination date). As soon as the documents are available, you will receive the form to register for the Master’s board examination by email.
Doctoral studies
Dissertation
The dissertation at the Department of Philosophy GW can be written in German or English. The dissertation may take the form of a monograph or a collection of academic publications (cumulative dissertation). The progress of the dissertation must be presented at least three times during the degree programme to an internal specialist audience (e.g. as part of dissertation seminars or departmental colloquiums). With regard to the appointment of the second assessor in accordance with § 24 para. 7 of the statutes, a ranked list of proposals may be submitted by the supervisory team together with the doctoral candidate. If necessary, separate proposals can also be made.
Information about the doctoral programme
Extensive Information about the Doctoral programme – from the first steps to graduation – can be found on the website of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the PLUS.
Dissertation defence
Admission to the dissertation defence requires the positive completion of all courses and special achievements as well as a positive assessment of the dissertation. The public defence of the dissertation is conducted by an examination board. The main supervisor chairs the examination board. The two other members of the committee are to be appointed by the Dean. The main supervisor, the secondary supervisor and the doctoral candidate may submit proposals for the composition of the examination board.
The dissertation defence begins with the presentation of the contents and results of the dissertation by the doctoral candidate. The members of the examination board then discuss the contents of the dissertation with the doctoral candidate with the aim of evaluating their mastery of the subject area. This is followed by a general public discussion.
For more detailed information, please refer to the curriculum.
