https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/Master/2023-2024/political-science/S_MTPSI#/The thesis is the conclusion of the master program in political science. The goal is for the student to apply knowledge, insights and skills acquired during the program in conducting an individual political science research, and to report on it in a thesis. In doing so, the student demonstrates that he or she is truly deserving of the title "master in political science".