S.L. 327.500 Art. 9Dissertation.

(1) The dissertation shall be of approximately 15,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide guidance and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(2) A provisional title for the dissertation and a detailed research proposal shall be submitted to the Board for approval by the deadline indicated by the Board.

(3) The assessment of the dissertation shall include an oral examination. The process of assessment of the dissertation shall be as defined in the Procedures for Boards of Examiners of Master Dissertations (assigned less than 60 ECTS credits), approved by Senate.

(4) The Board of Examiners shall be composed of at least four members, including the Chairman and the supervisor, as approved by Senate, provided that in cases where the Head of Department is also the supervisor, he shall not chair but another member shall be appointed as chairman; in cases where the Board deems it appropriate, a chairman other than the Head of Department may be appointed.