What is a course syllabus?
A course syllabus contains provisions on the learning outcomes and content of the course, on the requirements for prior knowledge and on how teaching and examinations should be organised. A syllabus should be produced for each course.
The syllabus is approved by the faculty or department responsible for the course and may change from semester to semester.
A reading list containing the literature to be used in the course should be produced in connection with the syllabus.
Which course syllabus and reading list applies?
A course syllabus or reading list is valid until it is replaced by a new one. Each syllabus and reading list indicates the semester from which it is valid. The provisions of the syllabus apply to courses starting in that semester and the entry requirements apply to its admission process.
The applicable syllabus must be available when application for the course opens and the applicable reading list must be available at least five weeks before the start of the course. Note that it is possible to make changes up until those points.
As syllabi are finalised well in advance, the latest syllabus for a course may not yet have taken effect. Therefore, always check which semester the syllabus is valid for to make sure that its specifications apply to you.
What is the main field of study with in-depth level?
A course may belong to one or more main fields of study. A main field of study is a subject that can constitute the principal field of a general degree.
For courses belonging to a main field of study, the in-depth level of the course is indicated in relation to other courses in the main field of study and to the degree requirements for general degrees in the form of a code.
First cycle (Bachelor's level)
- G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
- G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Second cycle (Master's level)
- A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
- A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)