Exam requirements
The following aspects must be considered when recognising coursework that you have completed as part of the ‘Interdisciplinary courses’:
Recognition in the additional area
Study achievements that you have completed in ‘Open courses’, ‘Academic’ or ‘StudentBauhaus modules’ are initially recognised in the additional area. This means that these credits are not (yet) recognised as part of your curriculum. This means that the credits earned are not (yet) included in the total number of ECTS credits you need to achieve the degree you are aiming for. Nevertheless, the relevant courses will be listed in your certificate or transcript of records.
The additional area therefore includes all courses that you have successfully completed but which do not (or cannot) count towards your curriculum.
Recognition in the elective area
As a rule, coursework completed as part of the ‘Interdisciplinary courses’ can be recognised in the elective area after it has been booked in the additional area. You should therefore clarify whether your degree programme has an elective area and make use of it. The study and examination regulations of most degree programmes at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar allow a great level of freedom in terms of the content of the elective area and thus enable individualisation of the course of study. In some degree programmes, on the other hand, very concrete specifications are made regarding the elective options.
So take a close look and consult your academic counsellor if in doubt.
Recognition in the compulsory elective area
Selected coursework completed as part of the ‘Interdisciplinary courses’ can be recognised in the compulsory elective area. In contrast to the elective area, where you can usually choose from the entire programme offered by the Bauhaus-Universität, all universities in Thuringia or even throughout Germany, there are usually clear requirements for the compulsory elective area: As a rule, students choose from a programme specially compiled for their degree course, which on the one hand allows a certain degree of freedom of choice, but on the other hand ensures that the qualification objectives of the respective degree course are achieved.
Coursework completed as part of ‘Open Courses’ or ‘Academic Bauhaus Modules’ can be recognised in the compulsory elective area if they fit thematically and the learning outcomes and skills gained are compatible with the requirements of the compulsory elective area. This compatibility is checked by the student advisory service responsible for your degree programme. It is recommended that you make a prior agreement on subsequent recognition and, if necessary, record this in a Learning Agreement.
Coursework completed as part of ‘Student Bauhaus modules’ is generally not recognised in the compulsory elective area.
Recognition in the compulsory area
Coursework completed as part of the ‘Interdisciplinary courses’ can only be recognised in the compulsory elective area in rare exceptional cases. In contrast to the compulsory elective area, which on the one hand allows a certain degree of freedom of choice, the coursework to be completed in the compulsory area is irreplaceable for achieving the qualification objectives of the respective degree programme.
Coursework completed as part of ‘open courses’ or ‘academic Bauhaus modules’ can be recognised in the compulsory area in rare exceptional cases if they are thematically appropriate and the learning outcomes and skills acquisition are compatible with the requirements of the compulsory area. This compatibility is checked by the student advisory service responsible for your degree programme. It is recommended that you make a prior agreement on subsequent recognition and, if necessary, record this in a Learning Agreement.
Coursework completed as part of ‘Student Bauhaus modules’ will not be recognised in the compulsory area.
What is a Learning Agreement?
If you have already fully booked your elective module area, you should clarify with your academic advisor whether the course you have selected can be recognised in the compulsory elective area. This agreement between you, your academic counsellor and the lecturer is recorded in the form of a Learning Agreement. You can find the Learning Agreement and instructions on how to proceed in the download area .
Important: Learning Agreements must be concluded before the start of the course, at the latest during the first four weeks of the lecture period (i.e. in October or April). They cannot be issued retroactively at the end of the semester.
Step 1 | Selecting the course
Select a course from the ‘Interdisciplinary course programme’ that interests you and complements or expands your course of study. You will find the courses on offer in the bison course list, organised into ‘Opencourses’, ‘Academic Bauhaus modules’ and ‘Student Bauhaus modules’.
Step 2 | Contacting the student advisory service
Contact the academic counselling service responsible for you and clarify whether recognition of the achievement
- in the elective area,
- in the compulsory elective area or
- in the compulsory area
is possible. The recognition options depend on the study and examination regulations that apply to you. The Student Advisory Service will let you know whether recognition is possible in one of the three areas. If recognition is possible in the compulsory or elective area, it is advisable to conclude a Learning Agreement.
Schritt 3 | Ausstellung des Learning Agreements mit der Fachstudienberatung
Sollte Ihnen die Fachstudienberatung die Ausstellung eines Learning Agreements nahelegen, laden Sie sich das Dokument herunter. Sie finden das jeweils aktuelle Learing Agreement im Download-Bereich dieser Website und in der rechten Spalte dieser Seite. Außerdem ist das Dokument in jedem bison-Eintrag des »Interdisziplinären Lehrangebots« verlinkt.
Füllen Sie das Dokument aus und ergänzen Sie alle Informationen basierend auf dem bison-Eintrag der betreffenden Lehrveranstaltung.
Die Fachstudienberatung kontrolliert die Angaben und überprüft, ob die Inhalte thematisch zu den Anforderungen ihres Wahlpflicht- oder Pflichtbereichs passen und ob die Lernergebnisse sowie der Kompetenzerwerb kompatibel sind. In besonderen Fällen formuliert die Fachstudienberatung zusätzliche Anforderungen, etwa zur Prüfungsleistung, um eine Kompatibilität herzustellen.
Anschließend unterschreiben Sie das Learning Agreement und wenden sich im nächsten Schritt an die verantwortliche Lehrperson der betreffenden Lehrveranstaltung.
Step 4 | Consultation with the responsible teacher
Once you have completed and signed the Learning Agreement, contact the teacher responsible for the course in question.
The teacher will check the information in the Learning Agreement and take note of any additional requirements formulated by the student advisory service. It is at the discretion of the teacher to decide whether to take these requirements into consideration. If the requirements of the student advisory service cannot be considered, you may have to consult the student advisory service again and have the recognition options in another area, such as the elective area, checked.
The teacher then signs the Learning Agreement and agrees to any additional requirements.
Step 5 | Signature of the student counsellor
As soon as the responsible teacher has signed the Learning Agreement, submit the document to the student counsellor for a final signature. The Learning Agreement remains with you.
Step 6 | Recognition of achievements at the examination office
Once you have successfully completed the courses, the coursework you have completed will usually be recognised in the additional area.
The Learning Agreement is used when you arrange for recognition in the compulsory or compulsory elective area. To do this, contact the examination office responsible for you and submit the Learning Agreement. In this way, you document to the Examinations Office that the academic advisor responsible for you is authorised to approve the desired recognition.