As part of your studies, you must complete a practical project. The team at the Chair can supervise your project. Important information can be found here:
Prerequisite for Supervision
The supervision of project work or political science in practice requires coherence with the teaching and research areas of the chair. Please send your request for supervision at least six weeks before the start of the project to the desired member of the chair.
Project Report
Once you have completed your project, you must prepare a written report about your project. In this regard, please read the formal guidelines and address the following points:
Why did you choose this project/topic?
Detailed description of the content of the project
Link to your previous studies
Submission
Please submit your project report by e-mail to your supervisor. Please do not forget the Declaration of Authorship, including consent to the plagiarism check.
Evaluation
The evaluation of your project report will take place within two months with the grade "passed" or "failed".
Requirements
Bachelor | Master | |
| Number of Pages | 10-12 pages written text, without references and title page | 10-12 pages written text, without references and title page |
| Minimum Duration of Project | 3 months (full-time students) 4.5 months (part-time students) | 3,5 months (full-time students) 5 months (part-time students) |
| Language | German or English | English |
| Font | Standard (Times New Roman, Font size 12) | Standard (Times New Roman, Font size 12) |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 lines spacing | 1.5 lines spacing |
| Submission | By e-mail (one PDF file) to your supervisor | By e-mail (one PDF file) to your supervisor |
| Citation Style | Every common social science citation is accepted. The crucial factor is the consistent use of one citation rule. Advice: Use a reference management software, e.g. EndNote | Every common social science citation is accepted. The crucial factor is the consistent use of one citation rule. Advice: Use a reference management software, e.g. EndNote |
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The official registration of your practical project is done through the Grades and Examinations Administration Office of the HfP. Please fill out this form and submit it to your supervisor.
With the declaration of authorship, you confirm that you have written your academic work independently. The declaration of authorship is at the end of your thesis. You are welcome to use the TUM template.