Schedule
Structure |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 3 |
Sem 4 |
ECTS |
K: Core modules |
2 Core modules [each 9 ] |
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18 |
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4 Modules [each 9 ] |
36 |
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supplementary module G1 [9] |
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21 |
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supplementary module G2 [12] |
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W: Scientific research |
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Theoretikum [15] |
Master thesis [25] |
45 |
Final exam [5] |
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ECTS per Semester |
approx. 30 |
approx. 30 |
approx. 30 |
30 |
120 |
In the course of the first three semesters, students have to fulfill the follwing minimal requirements:
- Take two core modules.
- Take four specialization modules. They are grouped into five areas of specialisation and labelled A-E. We recommend taking modules from more than a single area. Furthermore, modules from area F cover sujects announced before the semester.
- The supplementary modules cover areas of recent research and are organised in a number of formats (short courses, block courses, guest lectures, schools). They are announced before the semester. During the first year, each students has to take supplementary courses worth in total 9 ECTS points. In addition, during semesters 2 and 3, there is a further obligation to take supplementary courses worth another 12 ECTS points.
- The theoreticum in the third semester is a small project for which the student joins one of the research groups.
- In the fourth semester, the student is a member of one of the research groups and writes his Master thesis. There is a final exam on the subjects covered in the Master thesis.