Master Thesis
Master-Arbeit
30 CPSummerEN
Prerequisites
Mandatory, as written
For Examination and Study Regulation from 2026: successfully completed all mandatory modules and earned at least 78 credit points For Examination and Study Regulations from 2013 + 2015: Completion of the required coursework - 90 credits ECTS.
Contents
The Master’s examination consists of the written thesis and an oral examination. The topic of the Master’s thesis is to be agreed upon by the candidate and two thesis supervisors (preferably from both BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University). The student has the right to propose a thesis topic. This must be related to one of the three main study areas of the curriculum: Site and Conservation; Site Management; Visitor Management and Information.
Learning outcomes
The Master’s thesis will demonstrate that the student can independently and critically deal with a problem of a theoretical or applied nature in the field of heritage conservation and site management within a set deadline, and propose scientifically founded solutions in this regard. The Master’s defence demonstrates the students’ ability to present the results of their academic work in front of an audience, to recognise interrelationships in a specific research area and to respond to questions that may arise in this context.
Assessment
• written work (75%) • defence (25%) For further details, please see the General Examination and Study Regulations.
Literature (1)
- Depends on the individual subject
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 18 Oct 2026Original