Information on Bachelor’s Degree

University Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor’s degree from a university is awarded after the completion of a three-year undergraduate programme (180 ECTS), normally undertaken within one or two subject areas.

The bachelor programmes are research-based and are offered in all scientific disciplines.

The bachelor programmes provide students with a broad academic foundation as well as specialist knowledge combined with theoretical, applied and analytical skills.

Students are required to submit a final project paper. The programmes qualify students for occupational functions and for postgraduate studies, e.g. for the candidatus degree.

Degree titles (Bachelor)

The titles are:

  • Danish: Bachelor (BA) i [field of study] or Bachelor (BSc) i [field of study]y]
  • English: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in [field of study] or Bachelor (BSc) of Science in [field of study] or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). In business administration, the title HA may be used.

Main characteristics - University Bachlor's degree

  • 3 years (ordinarily 180 ECTS credits, but it varies)
  • Research-based education
  • Predominantly theoretical
  • Preparation for postgraduate study