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A bachelor’s thesis is usually the first comprehensive academic work authored by students. Importantly, a successful defence of a BA thesis is one of the requirements to finish the study and receive the BA degree. Since the path to writing a BA thesis is quite long with many challenges, the course starts this process with essential assistance.
Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (27.01.2026)
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The course presents all the formal requirements of a BA thesis and delivers tips and tricks on writing it. Furthermore, the course focuses on specifics of theses from comparative politics, political economy, or political philosophy. Besides this, the course helps students prepare their BA Thesis Project so that they can find a supervisor and increase their chances of writing a great piece of work. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (27.01.2026)
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The course is finished with a course credit. The course teacher gives the credits after the student’s supervisor registers the BA Thesis Project in the SIS based on the student’s proposal. Thus, to get the credits, first have your supervisor register your thesis in the SIS, then fill out the form and submit it so the course teacher is aware of the registration. The course credit will be given no later than September 15, 2026. Nonetheless, it is highly recommended to register the BA Thesis Project before the summer break. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (02.02.2026)
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To share materials and plan the semester, we will use the electronic platform Moodle. Generally, meeting attendance is not mandatory, so students do not have to apologise for an absence. Still, students are strongly advised to attend all relevant thematic seminars and make the most of the course's help to prepare a high-quality BA thesis. Students may employ generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity and similar, provided that the following conditions are met. Specifically, they may be used for the purposes of proofreading, text analysis, translations, searching for sources or consulting research ideas. On the contrary, the prohibition of use applies to the text creation of thesis projects. Any use must be cited in the final output of the thesis project in accordance with academic rules. Any violation of these rules will result in failure to complete the course or disciplinary proceedings, depending on its severity. Only compliance with the aforementioned rules will guarantee the fulfilment of the educational objectives of the course, protect equal conditions for all students, and also ensure their privacy. The aforementioned potential sanctions also apply to any plagiarism. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (28.01.2026)
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1. Introduction, Basic Information (February 18) Students will be introduced to the course content. Besides this, basic information, such as the main aspects of bachelor’s theses or schedules, will be presented and discussed. Reading:
2. Preparation and Writing (February 25) The seminar describes the process of finding a supervisor for a bachelor’s thesis and preparing a research design, together with registering the thesis in the SIS. Then, essential aspects of the writing process are presented with information on the defence of the thesis during a final state examination. The second half of the meeting will present English-language graduate study programmes at the Institute of Political Studies. Reading:
3. Thesis on Political Economy (March 4) The seminar will present specific characteristics of bachelor’s theses on topics related to political economy. If you think about writing such a thesis, join the seminar. 4. Thesis on Comparative Politics (March 11) The seminar will present specific characteristics of bachelor’s theses on comparative politics. If you think about writing such a thesis, join the seminar. 5. Thesis on Political Philosophy (March 18) The seminar will present specific characteristics of bachelor’s theses on topics of political philosophy. If you think about writing such a thesis, join the seminar. Individual Consultations Students can discuss the preparation of their master’s thesis with the teacher during individual consultations. Before that, do not forget to reserve special office hours for this course. These meetings are voluntary, and they might be helpful mainly before finding a supervisor – after that, the supervisor is a primary assistant in preparing the Master's Thesis Project and the thesis as such. Students can also reserve standard office hours, propose a special time for an individual meeting, and the same assistance is offered via e-mail. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (27.01.2026)
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There are no entry requirements, but the course is intended for students in the summer semester of the second year of standard PPE study. Let the teacher know if your situation differs to prepare an individual plan. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (27.01.2026)
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