First Semester Study

Study programme code 1SEMSTU-30

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification

General description and profile of the programme For students who are not enrolled in a Bachelor's programme, but who wish to take a total of 30 credits in the first semester, the Faculty offers this programme which includes EX-100-1 Examen Philosophicum, Examen Facultatum, and NO-120-2 Writing Skills and Information Literacy or LAT100-1 Introduction to Latin. The First Semester Study components may be studied independently. It is possible to study one or several components. Examen Philosophicum(Ex.Phil.) and Examen Facultatum (Ex.Fac.) are mandatory in several of the bachelor´s degree programmes offered at the University of Agder. Different degree programmes include the Ex.Phil. and Ex.Fac. examinations in different semesters of the study, and the courses may be included in an unspecified Bachelor´s degree. NO-120-2 Writing Skills and Information Literacy, and LAT100-1 Introduction to Latin may also be studied as an option in a number of bachelor´s programmes.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Teaching methods See course descriptions.

Assessment methods See course descriptions.

Contact person Janne Frøysaa (38142147, janne.froysaa@uia.no).