Masters degree application

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:56 am

I'm just wondering if anyone has some ideas regarding the masters degree application at University of Helsinki. They ask you to nominate your thesis topic and I am not sure if I should just mention the topic or go into detail about it? It would be great to get some advice from anyone who has been successful in obtaining a masters degree place at a Finnish university. I want to put in the best possible application I can.

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zam · Post by **zam** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:41 pm

And the reason you are not addressing this question to the University of Helsinki staff is

http://www.helsinki.fi/internationalpro ... sions.html

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:47 am

I've already emailed them and asked so many questions - I suppose I was trying not to make a nuisance of myself

everestbear · Post by **everestbear** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:10 pm

Cloudberry wrote:.. They ask you to nominate your thesis topic ..

I don't know what they are actually after but schools are often interested in "thesis proposal" or "frame of references". In any case, be prepared to write at least 4 pages stating what's in your mind regarding your future thesis. Do write back what they are after once you learn of it!

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:00 am

Seems like it is better to put more rather than less information. Thanks for the input

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:42 am

I'm really stumped on this now. The more I dig and think about possible thesis topics the more I realise that it is impossible to even nominate a thesis topic at this stage. I have at least two possible thesis topics I could focus on if accepted into the programme. Do they take that much notice of your topic? Does anyone know if your thesis topic is a determining factor in the culling process?

Rabs · Post by **Rabs** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:55 pm

Cloudberry wrote: ... I have at least two possible thesis topics I could focus on if accepted into the programme.

bravo...two possible topics.. and i am still searching one!!

Cloudberry wrote: Do they take that much notice of your topic? Does anyone know if your thesis topic is a determining factor in the culling process?

it carries a certain/huge weight on your application when there is no entrance exam. US colleges ask you to write essays if i remember for admission purpose!!

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:09 pm

just make a topic that wil prove Finns are racist and xenophobic and add in some feminazi vegelesbian studies attitude, the communists in the shelter jobs love that kind of arguments

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:57 am

Rabs wrote:
Cloudberry wrote: ... I have at least two possible thesis topics I could focus on if accepted into the programme.
bravo...two possible topics.. and i am still searching one!!

Ha! well maybe I can give you one of the twenty or so that hit the cutting room floor! Or then again... if we are applying for the same programme...

Cloudberry · Post by **Cloudberry** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:58 am

Pursuivant wrote:just make a topic that wil prove Finns are racist and xenophobic and add in some feminazi vegelesbian studies attitude, the communists in the shelter jobs love that kind of arguments

Ahhh so I am on the right track

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