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​ Thesis M.A. Political Theory

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​Important information on supervising the Master's thesis

The Master's thesis can only be supervised by a member with a doctorate from the following departments:

  • Department of Social Sciences of the ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ
  • Department of Social Sciences and History of the TU Darmstadt
  • Department of Law of the ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ
  • Department of Economics of the ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ
  • Department of Philosophy and History at the ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ
An application must be made to the Examination Committee for an expert opinion by lecturers from other universities who are not involved in the subject and who hold a doctorate, and the reasons for this must be given.

At least one of the reviews must come from a professor.

The Master's thesis can be written at an institution outside ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ and TU Darmstadt. In this case, the topic must be set in consultation with a member of ¿´Æ¬Èí¼þ or TU Darmstadt who holds a doctorate and is authorised to conduct examinations. The external supervisor can be approved by the examination board as a second examiner for the Master's thesis.
You can find useful advice on how to write your thesis and all nescessary forms  in the download area under your field of study.

The following groups of persons are entitled to supervise a thesis in the MA Political Theory:

  • Professors
  • Doctoral research assistants who have been commissioned to carry out teaching duties independently
  • Lecturers with a doctorate and lecturers for special tasks
  • Private lecturers with a doctorate
  • Associate professors
  • Honorary professors
  • Emeritus professors


  • You can find an Overview of possible topics for theses projects in the download area under your field of study.
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