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A master’s thesis is a crucial academic work authored by students. Importantly, a successful defence of a master’s thesis is one of the requirements for finishing the study and receiving the Mgr. degree. Since the path to writing a master’s 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 master’s thesis and delivers tips and tricks on writing it. Furthermore, the course focuses on specifics of master’s theses from the field of either politics or economics. Besides this, the course helps students prepare their Master’s Thesis Project to find a supervisor and increase their chances of writing high-quality 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 Master’s Thesis Project in the SIS based on the student’s proposal. To get the credits, email the course teacher informing him that the Master’s Thesis Project has been registered in the SIS. The course credit will be given no later than September 15, 2026. Nonetheless, it is recommended to register the Master’s Thesis Project before the summer break. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (28.01.2026)
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To share materials and plan the semester, we will use the electronic platform Moodle. 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 maximum use of the course to build the foundations of a high-quality master’s 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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The course is finished by course credit. The course teacher gives the credits after the student’s supervisor registers the Master’s Thesis Project in the SIS based on the student’s proposal. To get the credits, e-mail the course teacher informing him that the Master’s Thesis Project has been registered in the SIS. Possible plagiarism, including using artificial intelligence contrary to the recommendations of Charles University or in situations when it is not explicitly allowed, will lead to a failure to complete the course or disciplinary proceedings. Poslední úprava: Hájek Lukáš, Mgr., M.A., Ph.D. (22.01.2025)
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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 master’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 master’s thesis and preparing the Master’s Thesis Project, 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. Reading:
3. Research Design and Referencing (March 4) The seminar delivers an overview of how to prepare a design for research. This is helpful mainly for students who want to brush up on such recommendations. Moreover, referencing will be briefly reminded. 4. Thesis on Economics (March 11) The seminar lists specific characteristics of master’s theses on topics from the field of economics. If you think about writing such a thesis, join the seminar. 5. Thesis on Politics (March 18) The seminar introduces specific characteristics of master’s theses on topics from the field of political science. 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. (28.01.2026)
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There are no entry requirements, but the course is intended for students in the summer semester of the first year of standard IEPS 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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