Thesis project guidelines at the Sibelius Academy
Guidelines for thesis projects and written components at the Sibelius Academy.
Thesis projects
The content, scope and completion method of a thesis project, which may also be called a demonstration of proficiency in English, varies by degree programmes and major subjects at the Sibelius Academy. You can find more detailed information on the content and completion method of the thesis project/demonstration of proficiency in the study unit descriptions provided for each degree programme/major subject in the Study Guide.
Level performance examinations related to thesis projects
Your thesis project/demonstration of proficiency may include a level performance examination in the form of a bachelor’s or master’s recital.
Written components related to thesis projects
You can find guidelines on submitting the written component related to your thesis project in the study unit description in the Study Guide. Written components related to thesis projects must be stored also in the library’s Taju database. Read the more detailed guidelines on the library’s website.
Deadlines for thesis projects and written components
Academic year 2023–2024
| Deadline for submitting the thesis project for examination | Deadline for submitting the examiners’ statements to the head of department | Deadline for submitting grades and statements for registration by the academic affairs |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2023 | 23 October 2023 | 27 October 2023 |
| 11 September 2023 | 10 November 2023 | 17 November 2023 |
| 23 October 2023 | 15 December 2023* | 8 January 2024 |
| 20 November 2023 | 19 January 2024 | 26 January 2024 |
| 4 December 2023 | 16 February 2024 | 26 February 2024 |
| 22 January 2024 | 22 March 2024 | 2 April 2024 |
| 12 February 2024 | 19 April 2024 | 26 April 2024 |
| 11 March 2024 | 10 May 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
| 15 April 2024 13 May 2024 10 June 2024 | 10 June 2024 26 August 2024 20 September 2024 | 17 June 2024 23 August 2024 27 September 2024 |
Academic year 2024–2025
Submission dates for Master’s theses in Arts Management, Society and Creative Entrepreneurship, Folk Music, Church Music and Music Education, Music Theory and Music Technology.
| Master’s thesis/thesis must be submitted for examination | Deadline for submitting the examiners’ statements to the head of department | Master’s thesis/thesis grade and statements for registration in Student Services |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2024 | 21 October 2024 | 25 October 2024 |
| 9 September 2024 | 9 November 2024 | 15 November 2024 |
| 21 October 2024 | 16 December 2024 | 7 January 2025 |
| 18 November 2024 | 17 January 2025 | 24 January 2025 |
| 9 December 2024 | 7 February 2025 | 14 February 2025 |
| 20 January 2025 | 21 March 2025 | 2 March 2025 |
| 10 February 2025 | 11 April 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
| 10 March 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 16 May 2025 |
| 14 April 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 19 June 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | 15 August 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
| 9 June 2025 | 19 September 2025 | 26 September 2025 |