Bachelor & Master Thesis

Bachelor & Master Thesis

Bachelor Thesis

Guidelines for Bachelor’s Thesis – Winter Semester 2026/27

1. Eligibility

  • The basic requirement for writing a Bachelor’s thesis at the chair is to have successfully completed the course International Economics (Internationale Wirtschaft).

  • Starting in the Summer Semester 2027, students must have completed both International Economics and Monetary Policy or Reflections in International Economics to be eligible to write a bachelor’s thesis at the chair.

2. Thesis Format and Language

  • Bachelor’s theses at our chair are empirical, meaning students are expected to work independently with data to answer a clearly defined research question.

  • Most topics can be written in either German or English, depending on the student’s preference. However, some topics are available only in English. This information will be clearly indicated in the published topic list.

3. Topic Selection Period (07–11 September 2026)

  • The topics will be published on 01 September 2026.

  • The topic selection period is from 07 September to 11 September 2026. Requests outside this period will not be taken into account!

  • Students must submit their ranked topic preferences during the topic selection period starting on 07 September (from most to least preferred) but no later than 11 September 2026 (23:59).

  • Students may also propose their own topic, but please note:

    • Student-proposed topics will be considered only if the total demand does not exceed available supervision capacity.

    • These topics will be placed at the bottom of the allocation priority list.

  • Topic allocation will be based on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into account the stated preferences and topic availability.

  • Topics will be allocated after the selection period is over.

4. Start and Duration

  • The official start date for all Bachelor’s theses is 12 October 2026.

  • Students are required to contact their supervisor before the official starting date. Failure to do so will result in the loss of their thesis placement. 

  • The expected duration of the thesis is approximately 9 weeks. 

5. Expression of Interest

  • If you meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in writing your thesis at the chair, please contact Kristina Saveska during the topic selection period (07–11 September 2026).
  • Your message should include your ranked topic preferences (from most to least preferred) and your transcript of records to confirm whether you meet the criteria. If you wish to propose your own topic, please include a one-page exposé (which question,  which data, which methods).

Master Thesis

Please note that in order to write a master’s thesis at the Chair of Macroeconomics, you need to take part in at least one seminar offered by the chair beforehand.

A Master’s thesis takes a whole semester.

Those who are interested in a master’s thesis at the Chair of Macroeconomics, please contact Prof. Merkl directly.

Formalities