Compulsory elective modules
Each student has to choose nine Electives of 6 credits each (54 credits). Each semester around 20 electives are offered.
The modules are assigned to two areas:
Agriculture and Ecology
Society and Environment
Out of each area the students need at least 12 credits.
To get at the end a degree Master of Science, students have to choose at least 30 credits in the area Agriculture and Ecology.
To get at the end a degree Master of Arts, students have to choose at least 30 credits in the area Society and Environment .
To strengthen the methodical skills each student need at least 12 credits Electives of Method modules. Method modules are modules with a M in the code number. There are offers in all two areas each semester. Students can choose also more than 12 credits of Method modules.
External modules from other Master's degree programmes in agriculture or social sciences, economics or humanities amounting to up to 30 credits can be recognised in individual cases. This requires individual counselling and recognition by the examination board in advance.
Language courses at B2 level or higher can be accepted as elective up to 6 credits (Excluded are language courses in English and in the student’s native language).