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.
The Master's degree programmes consist of the following study modules:
Major Studies
Students address a major upon their admission. The major studies give students a wide knowledge on the subject. The Master's thesis is written on the field of the major.
Minor Studies
Students select an intermediate study module (minor) from among the alternatives offered in their degree programmes.
Elective Studies
Elective studies is not a compulsory study module as such but a label for courses which cannot be included in any other study module, or for prerequisite studies the knowledge of which is required or recommended to have before taking a more advanced course.
Master's Thesis
In connection with the thesis, the student has to write a proficiency test which is an essay written on a topic related to the thesis. The test demonstrates the student's command of the thesis topic. The guide for thesis writing contains instructions for students writing their Master's thesis. The guide is available at POP > Study Info > Master's Thesis.