die Abschlussarbeit, -en

The German word "Abschlussarbeit" is a noun that translates to "final thesis" or "dissertation" in English. It is composed of two parts: "Abschluss" (which means "conclusion," "closing," or "completion") and "Arbeit" (which means "work" or "paper"). "Abschlussarbeit" refers to a substantial piece of academic writing or research that students complete as part of their degree requirements, typically at the end of their studies.

Similar words in German include "Thesis" (thesis) and "Dissertation" (dissertation at the doctoral level).

Difference:

• Thesis: Generally refers to a project at the Master's level, while "Dissertation" usually refers to a doctoral project.
• Abschlussarbeit: Is a broader term that can encompass various types of final projects or papers, not limited strictly to theses or dissertations. It can refer to undergraduate projects as well.