25 September 2014
Template for Bachelor Programme Regulations and Curricula
About this template:
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Our aim is to establish a general structure for all regulations and curricula at Aalborg
University. This means that no regulations and curricula (in the following referred to as
curriculum) should differ significantly from this template. However, a certain degree of flexibility
applies, enabling individual adjustments which might be expedient. As a general rule,
paragraphs written out in full and in a black font in this template must be used as stated
here.
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Red text represents guidelines for the preparation of the curriculum.
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Blue text represents examples of specific text in some of the University’s curricula and
exemplifies options for actual study programmes. The blue texts may therefore be rephrased
or left out, or additions may have to be made.
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Green text is directly quoted from the qualifications framework. Curriculum phrasing must be
made discipline specific. (A standard competence profile has been included in the template. In
addition, a description including further specification of actual competences must be included.
The qualifications framework for these descriptions has been included and must be specified to
match the study programme in question).
The Faculty of Humanities
Faculty Office
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REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM
FOR
THE BACHELOR PROGRAMME (S)
IN
XXXXX
THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SEPTEMBER 20XX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:{J}
PART 1
PRELIMINARY REGULATIONS
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
PART 2
Duration, structure and objectives etc. of the study programme
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
PART 3
Ministerial order applying
Faculty affiliation
Study board affiliation
The objectives of the study programme
Education and competence profile
Duration and structure
Admission requirements and prerequisites
Examination regulations
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, CONTENT AND EXAMINATIONS
Section 9
Programme structure
SECTION XX
Module (' ... ')
SECTION XX
Module (' ... ')
SECTION XX
Module (' ... ')
SECTION XX
List of bachelor examinations, including ECTS ratings
SECTION XX
List of elective subject examinations
SECTION XX
Re-examination
PART 4
OTHER REGULATIONS
SECTION XX
SECTION XX
SECTION XX
SECTION XX
Credit transfer
Exemptions
Additional information
Commencement
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REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR PROGRAMME IN XXX
AT AALBORG UNIVERSITY
In pursuance of Act No. 960 of 14 August 2014 on universities (the University Act) with subsequent
amendments, the following curriculum is stipulated for the bachelor programme in XXX.
PART 1
PRELIMINARY REGULATIONS
Section 1 Legal framework
The bachelor programme in XXX is organised in accordance with Ministerial Order No. 1520 of 16
December 2013 from the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science with subsequent
amendments (Ministerial Order No. 674 of 16 June 2014) for bachelor and master programmes at the
Danish universities (the Ministerial order on Education) and Ministerial order No. 670 of 19 June 2014
from the Ministry of Higher Education and Science on examinations in university programmes
(examinations). Moreover, reference is made to Ministerial Order No. 250 of 15 March 2007 from the
Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science on grading scales and other types of assessment
used at the universities (the Grading Order) and to the Admissions Order pertaining to bachelor and
master programmes in force at the time in question.
Section 2 Faculty affiliation
The bachelor programme in XXX belongs under the Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University.
Section 3 Study board affiliation
The bachelor programme in XXX belongs under the Study Board of/for XXX.
PART 2
OBJECTIVES, DURATION, STRUCTURE, ETC.
Section 4 Programme objectives
The bachelor programme in XXX is a research-based full-time programme that provides students with
a basis for the execution of professional functions and qualifies them for admission to a master
programme.
Subsection 2
The overall objective of the master programme in XXX is for the student to...
Subsection 3
The following will appear in the competence profile of the examination certificate: A bachelor
possesses skills acquired during an educational course within a research environment. A bachelor
possesses a basic understanding of and insight into the methods and academic foundation of their
discipline. These qualities qualify the bachelor for further studies at a relevant master course as well
as for job recruitment based on the competences acquired during the bachelor course.
Section 5 Education and competence profile
The competence profile of the education should be described using the qualifications framework for
higher education programmes, see. link: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/recognition-and-
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transparency/transparency-tools/qualifications-frameworks/other-qualifications-frameworks/danish-qffor-higher-education
The following description of levels from the qualifications framework should be used as a point of
departure.
Subsection 2
The overall objectives as regards the acquisition of knowledge are that after completing their bachelor
studies, students must:
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possess knowledge of the theories, methodologies and practice of a profession or one or more
subject areas.
be able to understand and reflect on theories, methodologies and practice.
Subsection 3
The overall objectives as regards the development of skills are that after completing their bachelor
studies, students will be able to:
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apply the methodologies and tools of one or more subject areas as well as apply skills related to
work within the subject area(s) or in the profession.
evaluate theoretical and practical issues as well as explain the reasons for and choose relevant
solution models.
communicate academic issues and solution models to peers and non-specialists or collaboration
partners and users.
Subsection 4
The overall objectives of the students’ acquisition of competences are that, on completion of their
bachelor studies, students will be able to:
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handle complex and development-oriented situations in study or work contexts.
independently participate in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary collaboration with a
professional approach.
identify their own learning needs and organise their own learning in different learning
environments.’
Section 6 Duration and structure
The bachelor programme in XXX lasts 3 years, corresponding to 180 ECTS credits.
Subsection 2
The bachelor programme runs over six semesters (1st-6th semesters) including an MA/MSc minor
subject (in some programmes referred to as ‘special subject’) of 45 ECTS chosen by the student. In
each semester, students have the opportunity to personalise their education by their choice of elective
modules. In the xx semester, students will write a bachelor project. A stay abroad may be included in
the study programme.
Subsection 3
The Danish and English names of the final degree are Bachelor (BSc) i XXX/Bachelor (BA) i XXX and
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in XXX/Bachelor of Arts (BA) in XXX
Section 7 admission requirements and prerequisites
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Admission to the bachelor programme in XXX requires that applicants have completed upper
secondary school and meet any admission requirements specific to the relevant area and programme.
For further information, visit the website of the study board in question.
Subsection 2
Parts of the curriculum of the programme will be available in English/XXX, and a number of the
courses in the programme will be taught in English. For this reason, students must be conversant in
English language in order to complete the education.
Section 8 Examination regulations
In the assessment of examinations, grades from the 7-point grading scale or a pass/fail grade will be
awarded.
Subsection 2
Examinations will be either internal or external. If no other regulations are stated, examinations will be
assessed by the examiner and a second internal or external examiner.
Subsection 3
If no other regulations are stated, examinations will be conducted in Danish/xxx/xxx. This applies to
both written and oral examinations.
Subsection 4
Projects, area studies etc. may be prepared in groups of maximum six students. Bachelor projects
may be prepared in groups of maximum X students. Project examinations will normally take the
following shape:
A project examination based on the students’ written work, whether prepared individually or in
cooperation with others. Students who have prepared a project report jointly will attend the
examination as a group. The group will be jointly responsible for the project report or other written
work undertaken jointly. The project report constitutes the basis for the examination and assessment,
and an overall assessment of the master thesis and the oral performance will be made. At oral group
examinations, the examination must be conducted in such a way that individual assessment of each
individual student’s performance is ensured; cf. the Examination Order (Order No. 670 of 19 June
2014, section 4, subsection 2).
Each student may request to receive their assessment in private. Students should inform the examiner
of their request when the examination begins.
Subsection 5
Where rules have been stipulated regarding the volume of written work, one page will correspond to
2400 characters, including spaces. The stipulated number of pages only includes the actual body text
of the report; a title page, preface, table of contents, bibliography, abstract and appendices will not be
calculated. However, notes will be included in the calculation of total number of pages, whereas
illustrations will not be calculated. Number of pages must be stated either on the front page or in a
preface.
Subsection 6
The stipulated time intervals for oral examinations will include voting and announcement of result.
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Subsection 7
In the assessment of all written work, irrespective of the language in which this was written, the
students’ spelling skills and fluency will be considered. The assessment of linguistic performance will
be based on orthographic correctness, academic writing standards and stylistic proficiency. The
linguistic performance will always be assessed as an independent dimension in the overall
assessment. However, no examination will be awarded an overall pass grade solely on the basis of
good linguistic performance, nor will an examination usually be awarded a fail grade solely on the
basis of very poor linguistic performance. (For language studies, the following should be added:
However, an examination using XX as examination language can be assessed to fail solely on the
basis of very poor linguistic performance). In special circumstances (e.g. students’ dyslexia and
language other than Danish as their mother tongue), the study board may grant an exemption.
Subsection 8
In the evaluation of the examination performance, the grade 12 will be awarded to students who
demonstrate exhaustive fulfilment of the objectives for the module, with no or only few insignificant
omissions.
Subsection 9
In case of re-examination, the provisions stipulated in the general examination regulations at the
Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University, will apply.
Subsection 10
Before the end of the second semester, students must participate in the obligatory examinations in the
first and second semesters in order to be able to continue their studies in the programme. Such
examinations must be passed by the end of the fourth semester in order for students to continue their
studies in the programme. In order for students to commence studies of elective or minor subjects,
they must have successfully completed their two first years of studies of their major subject.
Subsection 11
The study elements on which the individual examinations are based are rated as proportions of an
annual full-time equivalent, this being calculated as the annual workload of a full-time student,
including holidays. An annual full-time equivalent is 60 ECTS.
Subsection 12
In order for a student to graduate from the programme, each examination must be passed with a
minimum grade of 02 or a ‘pass’ grade. A weighted average will be calculated for the examinations
assessed according to the 7-point scale, on the basis of the ECTS weight of each individual
examination. So the average is defined as the sum of individual grades, each multiplied by the ECTS
credits of the examination in question, divided by the sum of the ECTS credits of the examinations
included in the average.
Examinations assessed as pass/fail will not be included in this calculation. The average grade with
one decimal digit will appear on the examination certificate.
Subsection 13
Examination regulations stipulated in the curriculum will always be subordinate to the general
examination regulations in force at the time in question at the Faculty of Humanities, AAU (link).
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PART 3
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, CONTENT AND EXAMINATIONS
Section 9 Programme structure
(This section must contain a description of the structure of the programme as well as teaching
methods, followed by a description of the actual modules. Teaching methods must be specified in the
individual modules. If teaching methods are not defined for all modules, a section such as the one
suggested below may be included in the introduction):
The programme is compiled of a number of modules and is predominantly problem based and project
organised. A module is a subject element or a group of subject elements whose purpose is to provide
the student with an entity of academic qualifications within a stipulated time frame stated in ECTS
credits, and which is completed by one or a number of examinations according to a certain
examination schedule stipulated and defined in this curriculum.
(A survey of the distribution of ECTS credits across individual semesters or modules should be shown.
See the example below. The survey may be expanded to show all relevant facts pertaining to the
programme). For example, the survey may also be outlined so as to show educational methods and
subjects offered, auxiliary subjects and elective subjects). In study programmes under the Faculty of
Humanities, Aalborg University, a module is defined by 5, 10 or 15 ECTS credits, corresponding to the
ECTS points of the associated examinations.
Compulsory modules, including certain options, see sections 2 and 3
[module title]
First
semester
[module title]
First
semester
[module title]
Second
semester
…
Bachelor project
Elective modules. The student must choose two of these*
[module title]
[module title]
15 ECTS
10 ECTS
10 ECTS
Sixth
semester
15 ECTS
Third
semester
Third
semester
5 ECTS
5 ECTS
…
* Students may apply to their study board for permission to substitute one or both of the elective
modules in the above list with electives offered by other study boards at Aalborg University or other
universities. Elective subjects or modules must always represent a total of 10 ECTS credits. The
elective modules offered are subject to sufficient numbers of applications as determined by the study
board.
Subsection 2
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The bachelor programme runs over six semesters (first to sixth semester), including an MA/MSc minor
subject of 45 ECTS chosen by the student. In each semester, students have the opportunity to
personalise their education by their choice of elective modules. In the xx semester, students will write
a bachelor project. A study stay abroad may be included in the study programme. The programme is
based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and is
structured as a mixture of the following study and evaluation forms combining skills and academic
reflection:
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lectures
classroom teaching
project work
workshops
individual and group assignments
feedback from teachers
academic reflection
portfolio work
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Subsection 3
The first semester of the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in .... are offered
Subsection 4
The second semester in the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in .... are offered
Subsection 5
The third semester in the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in .... are offered
Subsection 6
The fourth semester in the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in .... are offered
Subsection 7
The fifth semester in the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in ... are offered
Subsection 8
The sixth semester in the programme is rooted in ...
To support the students in their work, courses in .... are offered
Section 10 The module “Problem Based Learning”
Placement of module: First semester
Credits: 5 ECTS
The module comprises an introduction to problem based learning and project work, including
problem formulation, academic writing, information retrieval and processing, supervision and
group work.
Objectives:
By the end of the module, the student will have acquired:
Basic knowledge of
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problem based learning
choice of method
Skills in:
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identifying and formulating a problem within the humanities
describing and substantiating choice of method for solving the problem
collecting and applying relevant material in relation to the problem
Competences in:
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structuring and reflecting on a problem based project process
engaging in academic and professional cooperation on a defined problem
The module is organised as a series of lectures, which will be held parallel to the project
work/pilot project in the semester (for psychology).
The module is completed in the first semester by passing the following examination:
Examination 1
An internal oral examination in: Problem Based Learning. The examination is held at the
same time as examination 2. A pass/fail grade will be awarded. The oral examination must
reflect the learning objectives outlined above.
Evaluation: Pass/fail
Credits: 5 ECTS
In the event of re-examination, the examination will take the form of a conversation between the
examiners and the student on the basis of the project/pilot project of the semester. The duration
of the examination is 20 minutes.
Section xx Module "xxxx"
Placement of module: First semester
Credits: XX ECTS points.
Module content:
In relation to the module, the following may be offered:
Objectives:
By the end of the module, the student will have acquired:
(Find inspiration here from the descriptions in the qualifications framework combined with the
academic minimum requirements as well as the requirements for academic progression applying
to upper secondary teacher education)
Knowledge and understanding of:
 …
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Skills in:
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Competences in:
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…
…
…
The module is concluded in the x semester by:
Examination 2
An external combined written and oral examination in "xxxx" (English translation) ".
The examination will take the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and
the external examiner on the basis of the project report written by the student(s).
Page numbers: The project report must be of at least 15 pages and must not exceed 20 pages
per student; individual reports must not exceed 30 pages.
Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student plus 10 minutes extra for the group.
Evaluation: According to the 7-point grading scale or pass/fail.
Replacement: The examination may be replaced by satisfactory active participation in course
teaching, which involves 80 percent presence in classes as well as the submission of all
assignments set during the course.
Credits: xx ECTS points.
The project report and the oral examination must demonstrate that the student meets the
objectives of the module curriculum.
Section xx Module "xxxx"
Module placement: x semester.
Credits: XX ECTS points.
Module contents:
In relation to the module, the following may be offered:
Objectives:
By the end of the module, the student will have acquired:
(Find inspiration here from the descriptions in the qualifications framework combined with the
academic minimum requirements as well as the requirements for academic progression applying
to upper secondary teacher education)
Knowledge and understanding of:
 …
 …
 …
Skills in:
 …
 …
 …
Competences in:
 …
 …
 …
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The module is concluded in the x semester by:
Examination 3
An internal written examination in "xxxx" (English translation) ".
The examination is a three-day take-home assignment in which the student answers the subjectrelated question(s) posed in the assignment on the basis of the contents of the module. This is
an individual examination.
Page numbers: The assignment paper must not exceed ten pages.
Evaluation: According to the 7-point grading scale or pass/fail.
Replacement: The examination may be replaced by satisfactory active participation in course
teaching, which involves 80 percent presence in classes as well as the submission of all
assignments set during the course.
Credits: xx ECTS points.
The student’s answer to the assignment must demonstrate that the student meets the objectives
of the module curriculum.
Section XX Module "Bachelor project"
Placement of module: Sixth semester
Credits: 15 ECTS
The BA project will be completed during the sixth semester of the programme. The BA project
must demonstrate that the student is able to formulate, analyse and process central issues
within a defined subject area which represents the core of the programme. The bachelor project
must be prepared within the major subject of the programme but may also include elements from
the minor subject. The student must demonstrate the ability to communicate the results and the
knowledge acquired in a correct and adequate manner orally or in writing in the language
selected.
The topic of the BA project must be approved by the study board. The topic must be presented
to the study board in the form of a brief problem formulation. When the project is approved, a
deadline for submission of the project will be determined. Late submission will be regarded as a
failed examination.
Objectives:
Through the bachelor project, the student should acquire
Knowledge and understanding of:
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Skills in:
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Competences in:
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…
The module is concluded in the x semester by:
Examination X
An external combined written and oral examination in the ’BA Project’.
The examination will take the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and
the external examiner on the basis of the project report written by the student(s).
The project report, which is prepared within the major subject of the programme but may also
include elements from the minor subject, must be written in the foreign language (the major
subject).
Page numbers: The project report must be at least 20 pages and must not exceed 30 pages per
student; individual reports must not exceed 40 pages.
Abstract: A summary in Danish must be submitted. The abstract must consist of no less than
one page and must not exceed two pages. The abstract is included in the overall evaluation of
the project.
Duration of examination: 30 minutes
Evaluation: Grading according to the 7-point scale.
Credits: 15 ECTS
The project report and the oral examination must demonstrate that the student meets the
objectives of the module curriculum.
Section XX Module XX (optional module see section X)
Placement of module: X semester.
Credits: XX ECTS
Section XX List of compulsory examinations under the bachelor programme in XX
No.
Name
1
2
3
4
[title of the examination]
[title of the examination]
[title of the examination]
…
Internal
pass/fail
Internal
7-point
grading
scale
External
pass/fail
External
7-point
grading
scale
20 ECTS
10 ECTS
10 ECTS
Section XX List of elective subject examinations
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No.
Name
Internal
pass/fail
6
7
8
9
[title of the examination]
….
….
…
5 ECTS
Internal
7-point
grading
scale
External
pass/fail
External
7-point
grading
scale
Section XX Re-examination
For information as regards re-examination possibilities outside of the regular examination
schedule, reference is made to the general examination regulations in force; these are available
on the website of the Faculty of Humanities.
PART 4
OTHER REGULATIONS
Section XX Credit transfer
Credit transfer is awarded for examination activities only, not for class activities. Credit transfer is
awarded for successfully completed activities of the same extent and at the same level as the
examination for which the credit is transferred. On the basis of an assessment of each individual
case, the study board may approve that successfully completed programme modules from other
bachelor programmes replace modules of this bachelor programme (credit transfer). The study
board may also approve that successfully completed programme modules from other Danish or
foreign study programmes at the same level replace modules stipulated in this curriculum. All
decisions on credit transfer are made by the study board on the basis of an academic
assessment.
Article XX Exemption
In exceptional circumstances, the Study Board of/for XXX may make an exemption from the
rules in this curriculum which were decided exclusively by the University.
Article XX Additional information
The study board displays and updates more detailed information on the programme, including
examinations, on its website.
Section XX Commencement
The curriculum was recommended by the Study Board of/for XXX and approved by the Dean.
The curriculum will take effect as of 1 September 201x and apply to all students commencing
their bachelor studies on or after this date.
The Study Board of/for XXX and/or the Faculty of XXX, AAU, will determine when the last
examinations will be held in accordance with this curriculum.
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