The entire research project for the Master of Science (Earth Sciences) consists of 125 points with assessments distributed over 4 semesters. Assessment is based on:
satisfactory completion of a 15min research presentation after completion of 50 points of the research project (3%);
a literature review of no more than 4,000 words due at the end of the first semester of the project (5%);
a project-related 20min oral presentation within two months of the conclusion of the project (7%);
a concise thesis of no more than 25,000 words (85%) due at the end of the fourth study period; and
Successful completion of research project reviews at the end of each semester (hurdle)