Choosing the subject and the rules on preparing the dissertation for the final examination.
The final examination to graduate in the 2nd cycle degree programme consists in the production,
presentation and public discussion of an original experimental dissertation written in English and based on a topic that is coherent with the programme objectives, under the guidance of a supervising professor.
The topic must be linked to the internship activity or the period of the final examination preparation. The dissertation must demonstrate the students' command of the subject, critical skills, ability to work autonomously and strong communication skills.
See art. 12 of the Degree Programme Teaching Regulations
Basic editorial rules to write a dissertation:
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The Board will assess the candidate's overall performance – dissertation, curriculum, time taken to complete their studies, transfers from another University or another programme – applying specific rules for each Degree Programme.
The Board expresses its assessment with a grade out of one hundred and ten. The exam is deemed to be passed with a minimum grade of 66/110 and a maximum grade of 110/110. In the case of granting a maximum grade, the Board may also grant honours (lode) by unanimous decision.
See the information on how to calculate the average score based on your study programme
The criteria to assess dissertations are:
Up to 8 points can be added to the final mark deriving from the average score (0-6 from the Supervisor, 0-2 from the Board).
The board can decide to round the final mark to 110 if candidates' marks are superior to 109/110 by point fraction(s). They can also round the final mark to 100 if candidates' marks are superior to 99/110 by point fraction(s).
Given that honours (lode) must be granted by the Board unanimously (art. 31 of the University Teaching Regulations) and that candidates must show a high preparation - both in the exposition and in the supervisor's opinion - honours (lode) can be proposed if candidates - considering the final mark, including the Graduation Points - reach 112 points with at least one lode in their curriculm studiorum. Should the Board unanimously find that candidates are particularly worth it during the graduation, honours (lode) can be proposed if their final mark goes beyond 112, even without any lode in their curriculum studiorum.
The Board will decide the final mark, which will be declared at the end of the Graduation Session.
(Resolution of the Degree Programme Board - 9th February 2021)