Research track

 

The MA program encourages students to study in the research track, that includes writing a final paper (thesis). In this track, 32 credits of coursework are required. Moving to the research track occurs in the second year only.

 

Conditions for acceptance to the research track:

Students meeting the following requirements may submit their candidacy for the research track:

• Has an average of at least 87 in the MA courses studied in the first year
• Has received at least 87 in each of the two courses 03802 - Scientific thought and research design and 03884 - Civil society and the third sector: introduction.

A student who received special permission to repeat one of these courses is not eligible for the research track.

• Has taken at least 18 credits in the first year of MA studies

 

 

Student with the status of “supplementary to research”

 

The purpose of this track is to enable outstanding students to complete the writing of a thesis required for acceptance into a Ph.D. program. This track is intended for a limited number of exceptional students who did not complete a thesis during their regular master’s studies in the School’s graduate programs (or in other programs in Social Work, NGOs, and Early Childhood), and who now wish to complete a thesis as a preliminary step toward Ph.D. studies.

A request to write a thesis will be considered only if the candidate meets all of the following conditions:

1. Completion of a master’s degree with an average grade of 90 or above.
2. Grades of 90 or above in research courses and the research seminar.
3. A desire to continue to Ph.D. studies upon completion of the research completion track.
4. Formulation of a defined topic to serve as the subject of the thesis – the candidate must prepare a statement of intent of one to two pages.
5. Receipt of written agreement and recommendation from a faculty member in the School’s regular staff to supervise the proposed research (see the list of faculty members and their areas of interest).

Admission Process:

A candidate who meets all the above conditions shall submit a request for admission as a student in "supplementary to research status" to the graduate program office. At the time of submission, the student must attach their grades and the statement of intent for the proposed research. Simultaneously, the intended supervisor must submit a letter of agreement to supervise, including an explanation of the candidate’s suitability for the research completion track.

The School will consider each application based on the candidate’s qualifications and the program’s capacity in that academic year. The School reserves the right to invite the candidate for an interview.

Curriculum:

A candidate approved to write a thesis must register at the Hebrew University as a “student in research completion status” and will be subject to tuition fees according to the University’s tuition regulations.

According to the decision of the Teaching Committee, a student in this status must complete 6 academic credits:

• Annual "Thesis Seminar" course (4 credits)
• An additional methodology course (depending on the research method used for the thesis)

The final thesis in the research completion track must be submitted no later than September 30 of the academic year in which the student is enrolled. A student who does not meet this deadline will not be permitted to continue with the thesis.

Successful completion of the research completion track will not affect the student’s original master’s degree certificate or final grade. A student who successfully completes the track will receive a separate certificate.