Student mit Buch über quantitative Forschungsmethoden
Student mit Buch über quantitative Forschungsmethoden

Examinations

From orientation test to bachelor's thesis

You have two opportunities each semester to take exams:

  • The main dates in February and July
  • The supplementary dates in April and October

You are registered automatically for all parts of the orientation test for the main date as well as for the supplementary date if applicable. For all other exams, please register within the respective exam registration period via ZEuS.

Seminar and bachelor's thesis

In the normal case, you will attend your bachelor’s seminar in the fifth or sixth semester. Seminar and bachelor's thesis form a thematic unit which is why you will write your bachelor's thesis immediately after you have successfully completed the seminar.

  • In March if you have attended the seminar in the winter semester (deadline: end of March).
  • In August if you have attended the seminar in the summer semester (deadline: end of August).

The rules regarding the bachelor's thesis can be found in §§ 25, 26 and 27 of the examination regulations.

Bachelor's thesis

Prerequisites: Orientation test, 120 ECTS credits and seminar attendance

When should I register? During the exam registration period for the written exams for the main date (January / June)

What do I need:

  • Form “Registration for Bachelor's Thesis”
  • Declaration of examination entitlement
  • Current certificate of enrolment

Where? In the exam administration office (Annette Herbst, F 259) during office hours or via email to pruefungsverwaltung.wiwi@uni-konstanz.de

The 4-week period for writing your thesis commences on the first working day in March or August respectively. We will send you your theme in good time beforehand by registered post and email.

You can find details of the formal requirements in the information sheet on how to write academic papers and in the examination regulations. If you need any help during the writing process, the Writing Centre is happy to assist you.

Your bachelor's thesis should not exceed 20 pages.

Your topic is definite. Before you print your thesis, please check that the title page shows your topic exactly as specified in your letter.

We recommend a soft cardboard binding with a spine. Please do not use ring binding and stiff cardboard.

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Only in exceptional circumstances for which you cannot be held responsible can the deadline be extended by one week. If you are ill, you must apply for an extension by submitting a medical certificate, otherwise you should submit an informal application stating your reasons (to be handed in to exam administration).

If, after the end of the extension, you are still prevented from submitting your thesis for the same reason, you will be allocated a new theme once you are ready for assessment.

Please submit:

  • the declaration that you have written your thesis independently and stating whether you consent to it being published in the library (page 3 of the registration form, please leave loose)
  • your contact address after the end of your studies (page 4 of the registration form, please leave loose)
  • a current certificate of enrolment
  • one print copy of your bachelor's thesis to exam administration
  • a PDF file of your thesis by email

You may also send your bachelor's thesis by post. Please make sure that the date of posting (at the latest the submission date) is clearly visible on the envelope.

We will generally send you your examiner’s report by post after four weeks.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

What is the orientation test?

You must have successfully passed all the parts of the orientation test by the start of the fourth study-related semester. Introduction to Economics | Mathematics I | Mathematics II | Microeconomics I

You will be registered automatically for the first attempt (and the second attempt if applicable). A third attempt is not possible. If you have not passed the orientation test successfully by the end of the second semester, you will be obliged to consult with the Student Advisory Service.

How do I get a transcript?

You can print out a transcript of records with a verification code yourself via ZEuS (My studies > Transcripts of records). The transcript of records is available for download in the lower section under Certificates and contain a verification code and a link to the ZEuS verification page, which can be used to check the authenticity of the document.

How do I register for a seminar?

The list of seminars is published shortly before the start of the respective registration period. Information about seminar content and dates can be found on the websites of the respective chairs. To register for a seminar:

  1. Log onto the online course catalogue during the registration period.
  2. Go to the course index for the current semester: 7900 seminars -> registration for seminars.
  3. Rank all the seminars which interest you by order of priority.
  4. You may change your registration or withdraw as long as the registration period is still open.
  5. Please pay attention to the information at the bottom of the page.

After the end of the registration period, the seminar places are allocated under consideration of your current average grade and you will be assigned the best available place. You can increase your chances of being allocated a place by specifying as many priorities as possible. Registration is binding. We will notify you when the places have been allocated. Withdrawal is then no longer possible.

How is my final grade calculated?

How your marks from written exams, seminar and bachelor's thesis influence your final grade is explained in the examination regulations.