Your thesis will be evaluated on a numerical scale of 1-5. The evaluation is based on several criteria, such as the choice of topic and novelty of the work, its usefulness and objectives, theoretical foundation, implementation, reporting and analysis of results, conclusions, reflections, process, and written presentation. These criteria are considered during the evaluation to assess the nature of the thesis. Your grade is determined by the overall assessment of these aspects, reflecting the quality of the entire process.
Your thesis can be evaluated once your supervising teacher grants permission for publication. The evaluation is conducted by the supervising teacher, who also considers the views of the possible commissioning party regarding the quality and practical applicability of the work. If the supervising teacher proposes a grade of 1 (satisfactory) or 5 (excellent), a second examiner is required.
In an excellent (5) thesis, the topic contributes to the development of the professional field and is relevant in that context. The theory and practical implementation of the research or project form a clear, logical, and high-quality entity. An excellent thesis also addresses the reliability of the work and its results (reliability requirement) as well as the suitability of the methods used (validity requirement). In an excellent research-oriented thesis, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods are applied skilfully, considering qualitative and/or statistical assessment. In an excellent project or project-type work, commendable expertise is demonstrated, and the methods and results used are evaluated. The references are of high academic quality, demonstrating the student's extensive understanding of the topic.
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The evaluated areas of a Bachelor's thesis, along with their respective weights, are as follows: Topic selection 5% |
An approved Master's thesis in a UAS (University of Applied Sciences) is evaluated on a scale of 1-5. The evaluation considers the topic selection, management of the research or project process, theoretical background, implementation, results, and reporting. The assessment criteria for a Master's degree in a UAS are based on the criteria of EQF level 7. In an excellent (5) thesis, the topic contributes to the development of the professional field and is relevant to it. The theory and practical implementation of the research or project form a clear, logical, and high-quality entity. An excellent thesis also addresses the reliability of the work and its results (reliability requirement) and the suitability of the methods used (validity requirement). If the supervising teacher proposes a grade of 5 (excellent) or 1 (weak) for the thesis, a second examiner is required.
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The evaluated areas and their respective weights for a Master's thesis in a UAS are as follows: Planning the development task: 10% |
| The assessment of the theses is based on the EQF standard (European Qualifications Framework). |
You can find the thesis assessment criteria used at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences here:
