The Master’s (Candidatus) degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed a research-based Master’s (Candidatus) programme at a university. These programmes are standardised at 120 ECTS. The programmes are independent, rounded off-courses of study that develop the knowledge, proficiency and insight gained by the student during the bachelor programme, and they qualify for admission to a PhD programme.
Master degree within the adult higher education system
The Master degree within the adult higher education system is awarded to adult students who have successfully completed a research-based master programme within adult higher education at a university. The programmes are targeted at adults who have already completed higher education at bachelor level or higher. The programmes are typically standardised at 60 ECTS and are organised as part-time studies usually over a 2-3 year period.
