Structure and organization of your bachelor thesis

A clear structure is crucial for a successful bachelor thesis. Here you will find tips and advice on the optimal organization.

Central components of a bachelor thesis

Title page and directories (table of contents, list of figures, list of tables)
Introduction and theoretical framework (approx. 40% of the work)
Methodology and results (approx. 30% of the work)
Discussion and conclusion (approx. 20% of the work)
Bibliography and Appendix (variable)

Tips for structuring and the writing process

Plan enough time for the different sections
Note the specific requirements of your course of study
Create a well-thought-out and logical structure
Conduct comprehensive research
Write a concise abstract that summarizes your work

Detailed outline of the bachelor thesis

An overview of the different elements of your work.

Structural element	Content	Important notes
Cover Page	Title of the Bachelor Thesis Name of the Author Course of Study and University Name of the Supervisor Submission Date	Pay attention to the exact specifications of your university, especially regarding formatting.
Abstract	Purpose of the work Central research question Methods Results Conclusions	The abstract should be written at the end and clearly reflect the core statements.
Table of Contents	Structure of the work Page numbers	The table of contents should include all sections and subsections.
List of Figures	Listing of Figures Page numbers	The list of figures should include all figures and tables.
List of Tables	Listing of Tables Page numbers	The list of tables should include all tables.
Introduction	Introduction to the topic Problem statement Objectives Structure of the work	The introduction should introduce the reader to the topic and clearly state the objectives.
Theoretical Background	Definition of central terms Presentation of relevant theories and models Summary of the current state of research Analysis and comparison of different theoretical approaches	The theoretical background should have a clear structure and refer to central concepts and theories.
Methodology	Description of the methods Data collection Data analysis	The methodology should clearly present the methods used and their justification.
Results	Presentation of the results Interpretation of the results	The results should be presented clearly and understandably.
Discussion	Assessment of the results Comparison with other studies Criticism of one's own work	The discussion should critically reflect on the results and compare them with other studies.
Conclusion	Summary of the results Outlook on further research	The conclusion should summarize the most important results and provide an outlook on further research.
References	Alphabetically sorted list of sources Information on author, title, publisher, year, number of pages	The bibliography should contain all sources used.
Appendix	Additional Materials e.g. Interviews, questionnaires, data sheets	The appendix should only contain materials that are relevant to the work and do not fit into the main body.