Education

Studying part-time in the Faculty of Humanities

Students generally have six semesters to complete a Bachelor of Art’s program (BA) and three semesters to complete a Master’s program (MA).

However, the Faculty can extend the deadline for students who require more time due to work or family commitments, medical treatment or disabilities.

Students who are studying part-time can take double the time to complete their program. They can register for a limited number of modules (1), but they must still acquire a certain number of credit (2) each year, as specified in the BA and MA rules and regulations:

Bachelor of Arts

Article 8 – Length of study

  1. In principle, 60 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits are equivalent to one year of full-time studies.
  2. To obtain a BA, students must acquire a total of 180 ECTS credits, which are equivalent to a minimum of six semesters of full-time studies.
  3. The duration of a BA program is limited to a maximum of 12 semesters.
  4. The Dean may grant an extension where there are reasonable grounds and a written request has been submitted by the student. Should the requested extension exceed the maximum length of study, the extension that may be granted shall be no greater than one semester.
  5. Except where an extension has been granted by the Dean on reasonable grounds, students shall be subject to dismissal if they fail to obtain a minimum of:
    1. 24 credits by the end of the second semester;
    2. 60 credits by the end of the fourth semester;
    3. 90 credits by the end of the sixth semester;
    4. 120 credits by the end of the eighth semester;
    5. 150 credits by the end of the tenth semester;
    6. 180 credits by the end of the twelfth semester.

Master of Arts

Article 6 – Length of study

  1. In principle, 60 ECTS credits are equivalent to one year of full-time studies.
  2. To obtain a MA, students must acquire a total of 90 ECTS credits, which are equivalent to a minimum of three semesters of full-time studies.
  3. The duration of the MA program is limited to a maximum of 6 semesters.
  4. The Dean may grant an extension where there are reasonable grounds and a written request has been submitted by the student. Should the requested extension exceed the maximum length of study, the extension that may be granted shall be no greater than one semester.
  5. Except where an extension has been granted by the Dean on reasonable grounds, students who fail to obtain a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the second semester, 60 credits by the end of the fourth semester and 90 credits by the end of the sixth semester shall be subject to dismissal.