37409 - Master Thesis Modulübersicht

Module Number: 37409
Module Title:Master Thesis
  Master-Arbeit
Department: Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. phil. Rudolff, Britta
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 30
Learning Outcome:The Master’s thesis is a culmination of the academic and learning experiences acquired through the World Heritage Studies programme. It demonstrates the students’ ability to independently and critically deal with a problem of a theoretical or applied nature related to the identification, assessment, protection, management or presentation of cultural or natural heritage, and to propose scientifically founded solutions in this regard.
More specifically, the thesis is expected to have the following learning outcomes:
  • Knowledge: students show in depth understanding of a specific research area related to (world) heritage, are able to recognise interrelationships in the larger context and the cross-sectorial nature of heritage protection and management processes; they are able to gather and analyse information concerning their specific research area, to understand complex academic materials and the related theoretical frameworks, but also to reflect on the practical applicability of this knowledge in the professional field;
  • Methods: students are able to apply scientific research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) and to develop their thesis according to academic standards; they demonstrate that they can independently and successfully complete an assignment within a set deadline, contributing to the development of new ideas.
  • Critical thinking: students demonstrate the ability to critically discuss the consulted literary sources and their research findings, to independently and coherently formulate a position in regard to a specific topic,
  • Communication: students are able to articulate the reasoning and process behind their individual research in a clear written and spoken form, to present the results of their academic work in front of an audience and to respond to questions that may arise in this context.
Contents:

The Master’s thesis should deal with a problem of a theoretical or applied nature related to the identification, assessment, protection, management or presentation of cultural or natural heritage.

The topic of the Master’s thesis can be chosen from any of the four study areas of the curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences; Art, Architecture and Conservation; Natural Heritage and Cultural Landscape; Management.

Students will work under the guidance of two academic advisors.

The written work must be completed in 16 weeks.

Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:For the Examination and Study Regulations from 2026:
  • at least 78 CP as well as all mandatory modules successfully completed
For the Examination and Study Regulations from 2021 and older:
  • at least 90 CP successfully completed
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 840 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Depending on the individual subject
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:The final exam consists of the evaluation of the written work and its oral examination.

The final grade is formed by the arithmetical rounded mean of the evaluation of the written work with a weight of 0.75 and the evaluation of the oral examination with a weight of 0.25.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / World Heritage Studies / PO 2008 - NF 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / World Heritage Studies / PO 2008 - 4. SÄ 2017
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / World Heritage Studies / PO 2021
Remarks:None
Module Components:None
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: