Master thesis project

The Master Thesis Project is the final project in the master program. Since it is a full time project of one entire semester (30 ECTS), a student should preferably have completed all other courses before starting this project. Hence this project is planned in the last (fourth) semester of the master program. It can however be started in Semester A or Semester B, depending on the start date of the master program (September or February).

When preparing your MSc Thesis, you may want to check the assessment form as a reference for the relevant criteria.  Further you should consider some requirements about the format of your project. All relevant information on this can be found on the Master Thesis page on the Canvas Information on the Master program HTI and in the Thesis Manual (see Canvas). This manual serves as a guideline for students and mentors. Forms that need to be submitted can also be found on the Forms page.

Information about the graduation project?

More information on the entry requirements and the learning objectives can be found with course Master thesis project (0PP06) in the Osiris Course Catalogue. The Study Guide and the complete timeline can be found on Canvas 0MAPHTI-A or 0MAPHTI-B.

Where, how and with whom to do the graduation project?

Within the HTI master program, you can do your graduation project externally (e.g. working in a project at a company or a government agency) as well internally (working closely together with a researcher of the HTI group). In all cases, a staff member of the HTI group will be supervising your project. In the graduation projects section, we present for each staff member their topics of interest and some examples from past projects they have supervised.

Who is coordinating the graduation projects?

The Master Thesis Coördinators are dr. Kynthia Chamilothori and dr. Uwe Matzat. When you start planning your project, you should consult with them. They will be aware of projects that are open. Together with him/her, you can discuss what project would match your interests and who could be a suitable supervisor. 

What facilities are provided for students who do their projects internally?

The HTI group has good facilities for students who do an internal graduation project. First, the HTI labs are available for research. Secondly, there are several office spaces available were several students can work on their projects. For more details about the facilities, contact the HTI secretary office.