Study modules

A study module may include compulsory and/or elective courses. The content of study modules is determined based on the expected learning outcomes. Students may be required to meet prerequisite knowledge requirements before registering for a study module.

Complementary Studies

Students admitted to a Master�s degree programme may be required to complement their earlier degree. All students with a Finnish University of Applied Sciences (AMK) degree are required to complete a study package which generally includes courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry depending on the student's background.

Intermediate Studies

In the Bachelor�s programme, students choose their major subject during their studies. The major subject module is a 30 credit intermediate study module. The Bachelor�s thesis is written on the field of the major subject. In addition, students choose another 30 credit intermediate study module and a 20 credit intermediate study module as their minor subjects.

Students studying towards a Master�s degree select an intermediate study module as their minor subject from among the alternatives offered in their degree programmes.

Advanced studies

In the Master�s programmes, students are admitted to a major subject. The major subject is an advanced study module typically of 30 or 50 credits. The Master's thesis is written on the field of the major.