Guidelines
The thesis must be original scientific research developed using appropriate research methodologies and tools, while maintaining a size compatible with a limited timeframe of no more than one year.
The thesis must be characterized and defined in a primarily design output.
The thesis is individual and even those who have developed a joint analysis work are required to clearly identify their contribution and present an individual and autonomous dossier.
For more information on writing the thesis go to this page.
Registration
To be able to access the degree sessions it is mandatory to enroll within the scheduled dates, satisfying the features defined by the University.
Uploading your final thesis to Esse3
To upload the final version of the thesis to the degree application, it is necessary to access the Degree Obtaining Procedure again from online desk page of Esse3.
From the summary screen, it is possible to proceed with the thesis completion :
- by filling in the thesis data on the designated screen (some mandatory, others optional);
- by uploading any attachments to the thesis (abstract, poster, boards, etc.);
- attaching the pdf/A file of the final thesis.
PS. The final version of the thesis must be approved (by the deadline indicated above) by the first supervisor, who will receive an automatic notification from Esse3 at the time of uploading. It will then be necessary to upload the file on your application for obtaining the degree with sufficient advance notice.
Submission of the thesis to the Degree Course
Digital format
The thesis must be submitted within the deadline set by the session, in digital format in the server folder dedicated and shared with the graduate by the Management of the UNIRSM Design Degree Course.
The following documents must be uploaded to the graduate's server folder named "Surname and Name":
- thesis papers (presentation, report, etc.);
- 2 identifying images of the thesis project;
- videos, tables, links and more (if any).
Files must be named with: Surname, First Name of the graduate. Thesis Title. [Specific caption of the uploaded content]
A 1000-character abstract of the project must be included near the top of the thesis index.
The files will remain the property of the University archive.
Paper format
A copy of the thesis must be submitted in paper format, without indications regarding the format, during the graduation session.
The graduate, at his/her discretion, may also submit more than one copy to be delivered to the supervisor and co-supervisor.
Characteristics of the thesis
Thesis:
- it is individual;
- it has no format constraints (both in digital and paper format);
- the cover must include: [academic year. Thesis session date] University of the Republic of San Marino – Master's Degree in Design. [name and surname]. [project title]. [project subtitle];
- the title page must include: University of the Republic of San Marino – Master's Degree in Design, Academic Year, the title of the thesis in its full form, the name of the supervisor and any co-supervisors, the name of the author and the student's registration number;
- must contain texts of at least 40.000 characters including spaces;
- must present the bibliography and sitography.
Declaration of consultability or non-consultability of the thesis
The delivery of the declaration takes place only Through the Esse3 platform during the uploading phase of the final thesis.
Failure to upload it will prevent you from discussing your thesis.
Role of the supervisor and of the co-supervisor
After the thesis proposal has been confirmed, the supervisor will accompany the student throughout the thesis development period up to the discussion in the degree commission, during which the supervisor is required to be present.
All faculty members affiliated with one of the University's undergraduate and graduate programs may serve as thesis supervisors. The supervisor is responsible for the research methodology, supervising the student's work, and conducting ongoing assessments.
The co-supervisor is not a mandatory figure and depends on the needs of the thesis. However, especially in cases where the work involves connecting different themes, methodologies or disciplinary perspectives, the presence of one or more co-supervisors can be useful in fostering dialogue among the various areas of expertise.
Assessment
Thesis assessment consists of the written thesis and a 15-20 minute presentation to the graduation exam.
Copies submitted digitally may be read by committee members before the graduation session.
The design and layout of the thesis will be taken into consideration in the evaluation.