Master thesis

The content of a thesis varies from programme to programme and from specialisation to specialisation. In general, however, the following two conditions must be met for the completion of a Master's thesis 1° The dissertation must be based on a critical review of the theoretical knowledge and methods specific to the subject treated in the dissertation. The theoretical foundations of the work must be clearly presented and discussed. 2° The dissertation must include systematic empirical work aimed at producing original results. This work may consist, for example, of the collection or production of new data, the original exploitation of existing data or the application of an existing methodology to a new field. The methodology used must be clearly explained. The choice of the dissertation topic is made at the beginning of the first semester. The student may choose a subject from a list proposed by the academics or suggest a personal subject to a thesis director. At the beginning of the second semester, the student provides a thesis plan consisting in a summary of the literature and giving the context of the research question. Most dissertations are written in French. However, with the agreement of the dissertation director, the student may write it in English if he/she has the skills. With some exceptions, the rule of a maximum of 40 pages, excluding annexes, is in force.