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formal requirements for theses

Students must be able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in synthesising the knowledge acquired during their studies. They must also show that they have acquired the expertise in writing a longer piece of scientific work in the field of their choice. All this must be achieved using the appropriate methodological and stylistic apparatus required in an English academic setting.

BA theses

  • The thesis must be produced electronically. The required length is minimally 40000n (characters) including spaces, that is, approximately 20 pages with double line spacing. Declaration on the use of artificial intelligence tools, title page, abstract, table of contents, notes, references and appendices are not included in this length. The language of the Thesis is English. The technical apparatus should be consistent and should conform to the English or American norms, and to the conventions of the particular subject. The latter are to be discussed with the supervisor. (For further details also consult the specific requirements of the Departments.)
  • Use an appropriate (1, 2) 12pt serif font and 1in (2.5cm) margins.
  • The thesis must include a declaration on the use of artificial intelligence tools. The form only be filled out eletronically and you can find it at https://www.btk.elte.hu/dstore/document/323153/declaration_on_the_use_of_artificial_intelligence_tools.docx

  • The title page should look like this (click to enlarge):
  • The title page is to be followed by the table of contents, and abstract (if required by host department).
  • If you submit a hard copy, the front cover should look like this (click to enlarge). The hard cover is usually black, the colour of the writing on hard cover is usually gold. The hardcover layout is compulsory, being set by the Faculty.

MA theses

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