30 ECTS credits
892 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4014960FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
Registration for "Master Thesis Urban Studies" is allowed if one is registered for or has acquired 90 ECTS in the MA Urban Studies.
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Science and Bio-engineering Sciences
Department
Geography
Educational team
Stefan De Corte
Promotor . (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
48 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
820 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The main aim of the Master thesis is that students develop skills to do scientific research in Urban Studies. The expected outcome is a clear and scientific argued research report (in English).

The thesis has to be of scientific quality, meaning that a clear hypothesis has to be formulated referring to the literature, and that the hypothesis is checked through case studies in a scientific correct and verifiable way. A unique element in our programme is the demand for comparative analyses involving case-studies located in different countries. This will enable the student to develop skills for comparative international research, and the ability to deal with complexity and diversity. It also enables students to take advantage of the different locations of the programme.

Additional info

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Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

Aims and objectives:

The Master thesis plays a crucial role in the Master Urban studies:

-          Students can set up an academic research design involving an original research question, to conduct the research, to draw conclusions and (if applicable) to formulate policy proposals

-          students develop essential skills through the thesis work like the ability to argue rationally and draw independent conclusions based on rigorous, analytical and critical approach to data, demonstration and argument, as well as the ability to do scientific research

-          students develop attitudeslike being critical and self-reflective on their own thinking and work, being creative and problem solving oriented

-          students gain knowledge, not only on research methods and how to apply them in a scientific way, but on the specific thesis topic more in general

-          given the specific format of the thesis students explore the European dimension of their thesis topic by means of a comparative research, and proof their capacity to deal with complexity like e.g. regional and national differences

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Master Thesis determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Master Thesis category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • examen andere with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

Master thesis and public defence

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Urban Studies: 4CITIES Classical track
Master of Urban Studies: 4CITIES ResearchPractice track