Geen diatitel

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Bologna Process in Groningen Implementation of
Ba/Ma, introduction of a major minor system
George Mulder Academic Affairs International
Relations
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First introduction of Bachelor / Master RUG in
2002/03
- Bologna declaration - European Higher
Education Area - goal to facilitate and
increase student mobility - goal transparency
of higher education and of grades obtained
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Bachelor-Master structure at RUG
2 cycle system (implemented in 2002 and 2003)
180 ECTS
Master
120 ECTS
60 ECTS
Bachelor
180 ECTS
180 ECTS
180 ECTS
humanities, economy, social sciences
natural sciences
medical studies
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Rethinking about bachelor-master

• Why?
• first introduction has been pragmatic
• too many (70 Ba 110 Ma) programmes
• BaMa two different diplomas
• bachelor degree has a value of its own

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Bachelor - Master, educational philosophy
Bachelor focus on student - academic training,
general competence - broaden interest in field
of study - preparation for master
studies Master focus on expertise -
specialisation (professional or scientific) -
specialised competence - international enrolment
and classroom
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Bachelor structure
academic skills
30 ECTS
Year 3
150 ECTS
free minor
- major - field of study - academic training -
e.g. specialisation
- knowledge - academic training
Year 2
Year 1
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Advantages of this Bachelor model
- visible academic (and not professional)
training - freedom of choice for student
exchange - creation of multidisciplinary study
tracks reduced need for new studies
increased flow bachelor -gt master -
mono-disciplinary tracks might be interesting as
a minor (not as major)