Information on Master's Degrees

University Master's Degree

The Master’s degree is normally awarded after two years of study (120 ECTS credits) following a BA/BSc degree.

A few Master's degree programmes are longer, eg. Medicine (3 years, 180 ECTS points) and Veterinary Medicine (2½ years, 150 ECTS points).

All Master's degree programmes are research-based and provide students with theoretical knowledge, analytical and scientific (and/or artistic) skills combined with the ability of practical application.

Students in a Master's degree programme are required to submit a thesis (30-60 ECTS) before graduation. The degree qualifies students for a professional career and scientific work, e.g admission to a PhD programme.

Degree titles (Master's)

The degree titles are:

• Danish: Cand. + latin abbreviation of academic area i [field of study], e.g.: cand.mag. (candidatus/candidata magisterii) i [field of study]
• English: Master of Arts (MA) in [field of study] or Master of Science (MSc) in [field of study]