Degree Requirements
Degree requirements at University of Gävle
Degree requirements at University of Gävle
The Degree of Bachelor is obtained after completed course requirements of 180 credits.
Within the framework of the courses required, the student must meet the requirements of
The Degree of Doctor is obtained after a completed education of at least 240 credits within a subject of third cycle education, and a passed treatise (doctoral thesis) of at least 120 credits
The Degree of Doctor requires completed education according to the general syllabus for third-cycle programmes and to the individual study plan for third-cycle studies. The designation of third-cycle qualification is indicated in the individual study plan for third-cycle studies and in the protocol of the examining committee.
The Degree of Licentiate is obtained after a completed education of 120 credits within a subject of third-cycle education, and a passed academic paper of at least 60 credits.
The Degree of Licentiate requires completed education according to the general syllabus for third-cycle programmes and to the individual study plan for third-cycle studies. The designation of third-cycle qualifications indicated in the individual study plan for third-cycle studies and in the protocol of the examining committee.
The Degree of Master (60 credits) is obtained after completed course requirements of 60 credits.
Within the framework, the student must meet the course requirements of
The Degree of Master (120 credits) is obtained after completed course requirements of 120 credits.
Within the framework, the student must meet the course requirements of
The Higher Education Diploma is obtained after completed course requirements of 120 credits.
Within the framework, the student must meet the course requirements of an independent work (degree project).