Master Degree's Thesis
Within the framework of the Double Degree: Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (Advocacy and Procuratorship) and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice System, this section provides information on the Master’s Thesis associated with both programmes.
The Master’s Thesis enables students to explore in depth a topic related to their programme, apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the degree, and develop an independent piece of work under the supervision of an academic tutor.
Master’s Thesis for the Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (Advocacy and Procuratorship)
The aim of the Master’s Thesis for the Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (Advocacy and Procuratorship) is to deepen the study of a legal topic and to apply the competences, skills and knowledge acquired throughout the programme.
Given the professional nature of the programme, the dissertation must necessarily take the form of a legal opinion (legal report).
Students will choose the thematic area of their dissertation and develop the work under the supervision of a tutor specialising in the relevant legal field. The tutor may suggest possible topics within the chosen area and, once the topic has been defined, will guide the student in identifying relevant legislation, case law, academic literature and other sources.
Where appropriate, and depending on the nature of the legal opinion, the dissertation may be co-supervised by two tutors from different academic areas.
Master’s Thesis for the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice System
The Master’s Thesis for the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice System, with a workload of 10 ECTS credits, consists of a theoretical or empirical research project related to an aspect of the criminal justice system.
The main objective of the thesis is for students to become familiar with the research methods commonly used in the disciplines associated with the programme, in line with their previous academic background, professional interests, or potential future research pathways.
The topic of the thesis will be chosen by the student, in accordance with the proposed thematic lines and subject to approval by the programme coordination and/or the assigned tutor. The work will be carried out under the supervision of a tutor, who will guide the student in defining the topic, selecting the methodology, identifying sources, and developing the research.
The preparation, monitoring, submission and defence of the thesis must follow the guidelines, timetable and applicable regulations available in this section and on the Virtual Campus.
- Guidelines and proposed topics for the Master’s Thesis (Spanish)
- Thesis topic proposal form (Spanish)
Monitoring, submission and defence
All dissertations must be prepared under the supervision of the assigned tutor and in accordance with the timetable established by the programme coordination. In order to submit the dissertation, students must obtain the tutor’s approval.
Submission and defence of the dissertation will take place within the deadlines, formats and procedures indicated in the course guide, on the Virtual Campus and in the applicable regulations. The defence will be oral and public before the relevant assessment committee.