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Guidelines for Writing a Bachelor Thesis

In accordance with the accredited study plans, bachelor study at MFF UK is completed by the State Final Examination, comprising the oral part and the bachelor thesis defence. All knowledge requirements for the oral part of the state final examination can be found in the study plans of the relevant study branch. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide students with essential information about the bachelor thesis, namely its

All the information provided in these guidelines is based on Study and Examination Rules of Charles University, Rules for the Organisation of Study at MFF UK, Dean's Directive No. 27/2023 – Formal Aspects of a Thesis, Dean's Directive No. 26/2023 – The Dean's Measures Regulating the Submission and Publication of Theses.

Assignment

It is advisable to apply for the assignment of your bachelor thesis at the beginning of your third year of study. The assignment process is activated through the module Thesis (Selection of subject) in the MFF UK Study Information System (SIS). Theses must be written in Czech, Slovak or English (exceptions must be approved by the Dean). If the language of the thesis has been determined in the assignment process (see below), it is necessary to write the thesis in that language (a change in language can only be approved by the Dean); if the language has not been determined yet, it is possible to choose the language later, before submission of the thesis.

Writing up

The aim of the bachelor thesis is to demonstrate an ability to work independently. The form a bachelor thesis takes may vary (background research, software, proof of a new theorem, etc.), due to the differences between various study programmes and disciplines. Presentation of original results is always desirable, but not necessary. Below are the essentials concerning writing up a thesis:

Submission

The deadline for submission of a bachelor thesis is specified in the Academic calendar. After being submitted, the thesis will be assessed. The reviewer and supervisor reports are both necessary documents for the defence before the State Final Examination Committee. The basic guidelines are as follows:

Defence

The thesis defence is part of the state final examination. The examination normally takes place three times during the academic year, i.e., at regular dates in spring (June), autumn (September) and winter (January – February). The specific fortnight in which the state final examination is to take place is given in the Academic calendar. The exact date is published in SIS at least two weeks before the examination. Besides timely application, students must meet all the conditions prescribed by the study plan of a particular study branch (such as the number of credits and completion of all obligatory courses) to participate in the defence (as well as other parts of the state final examination). The submission of a bachelor thesis cannot be regarded as a submission for a defence. It is always necessary to apply in the SIS.


We wish you a successful graduation from your bachelor studies at MFF UK!

Study Programme Coordinators, Heads of Committees for the State Final Examinations, and Vice-Dean for Education