Credit and grading system The academic year normally runs from mid-August to mid-June and lasts for ten months. Courses are measured in credits (studiepoeng) according to the European Credit Transfer System standard (ECTS credits). The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 studiepoeng / ECTS credits.
The students’ academic performance is assessed both through final examinations and various assignments during the academic year. Grades are awarded according to a graded scale from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum passing grade. A pass/fail mark is given for some examinations.
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General, qualitative description of valutation criteria
A
Excellent
An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgement and a high degree of independent thinking
B
Very good
A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgement and a very good degree of independent thinking.
C
Good
A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgement and independent thinking in the most important areas.
D
Satisfactory
A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.
E
Sufficient
A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.
F
Fail
A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgement and independent thinking.
