12 ECTS credits
300 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1021568CNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The bachelor paper aims at familiarising students with (applied) scientific research in their selected study domain (i.e. sociology, political sciences, communication studies).
The full procedure for the bachelor paper, including specific guidelines, procedures, topic selection and intermediate milestones, will be described in the bachelor thesis manual. The use of generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) is forbidden in writing the BA thesis.
Not applicable.
The bachelor paper contributes to the following general learning outcomes:
LO3: recognises the cross-sections, the intersections and the cross-fertilisations that are noticeable amongst the different social sciences.
LO4: is able to apply social theories and concepts on a well-delineated, socially and scientifically relevant research topic that relates to the European Union or other (international) institutions
LO6: can formulate a valid scientific research question on a topic that relates to the social sciences.
LO7: can identify, gather and critically process the relevant sources and literature on a specific social sciences research topic.
LO8: knows how to set up a scientific and methodologically correct research design.
LO9: possesses the methodological knowledge and skills of data selection and data processing that prevail within the domains of the social sciences.
LO10: masters the techniques of good and accurate research reporting in oral and written form.
LO11: has an investigative, problem-oriented and critical attitude towards social, political and media-related phenomena and scientific research results with regard thereof.
LO12: recognises the multilayered and complex character of social, political and media- related facts and phenomena.
LO13: reflects and evaluates his or her learning process and results critically.
LO14: acts in a professional and responsible manner.
LO15: is able to perform teamwork, he or she possesses good communicative skills and is solution-oriented.
LO16: prioritises scientific integrity and honesty in his or her scientific research activities.
LO18: has awareness of the social role and function of social scientists.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Bachelor thesis determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Bachelor thesis category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Not applicable
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Communication Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Political Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Sociology