Do students choose their own graduation-research topic?
Students may propose a graduation-research topic and decide it in consultation with a supervisor. In other cases, they may choose from topics provided by faculty members, or a topic may be assigned. The process depends on the university, faculty, department, laboratory, and supervisor.
Key points
- Students may propose a topic and refine it with their supervisor.
- Students may choose from faculty-provided topics, or a topic may be assigned.
- The laboratory’s field and available supervision can affect topic selection.
Things to check
- Check your institution’s official guidance and consult your supervisor about the specific process and conditions.