• the thesis is governed by a student-developed problem statement which is relevant to the programme;
• the thesis is delimited to the effect that its analyses and discussions are relevant, necessary and adequate to answer the problem;
• the problem statement, delimitation, outline, analysis and conclusion to the effect that the answer is logical in relation to the problem statement;
• the thesis contains a discussion of and reason for the choice and omissions with respect to subject delimitation, theories, methodology and empirics (if empirics are included);
• the thesis provides critical reflection on the selected theories, methodology and empirics (if empirics are included) and assesses their applicability in answering the problem statement;
• the thesis is consistent to the effect that the choice and application of theories and empirics interact and complement the production of knowledge (applies to empirical theses);
• allegations made in the analysis and conclusion are documented and/or argued;
• the analysis includes deliberations on the degree to which the results of the thesis resemble and/or deviate from other similar surveys in the field;
• the analysis focuses on a delimited problem, i.e. provides an in-depth analysis and creates a synthesis on the basis of theories and empirics, where relevant;
• the thesis discusses the premises of the theories and the impact of those premises on the knowledge that can be created .
• the thesis contributes to a new perspective, e.g. by applying a known theory on previously unexamined or "only" for theoretical thesis
• empirics or new (combinations of) theories applied on a known problem.

The thesis block comprises the preparation of a written thesis (the Master’s thesis), which serves as a test of the student’s ability to engage in in-depth study and independently describe, analyse and process a complex issue at Master’s level.The student chooses the subject of the thesis from within the concentration’s overall theme and academic profile. Under special circumstances, the Study Board may approve an exemption from this provision.The topic delimitation of the Master’s thesis must be approved prior to the start of thesis supervision. At the time of approval, a deadline for submission of the thesis is also determined together with a plan for supervision. See detailed information on the MSoc.Sc.'s homepage on e-campus.

While working on the Master’s thesis, the students are entitled to receive a pre-determined amount of guidance from their supervisor. Students who choose to write an individual thesis are entitled to 21 hours of supervision whereas students who write together with another student will be given 32 hours of supervision.

The Master’s thesis must be max. 80 standard pages (one standard page consists of 2275 characters including spaces) if written by one student, and max. 120 standard pages if written by two students.

On the English-medium programme concentrations, the Master’s thesis must be written and submitted in English. Students on the Danish-medium concentrations have the option to write their thesis in English, if they wish.