Bologna Process in Groningen Implementation of BaMa introduction

Bologna Process in Groningen Implementation of Ba/Ma, introduction of a major minor system George Mulder Academic Affairs & International Relations

First introduction of Bachelor / Master RUG in 2002/03 - Bologna declaration - European Higher Education Area - goal: to facilitate and increase student mobility - goal: transparency of higher education and of grades obtained

Bachelor-Master structure at RUG 2 cycle system (implemented in 2002 and 2003) 180 ECTS 60 ECTS 180 ECTS humanities, economy, social sciences 120 ECTS 180 ECTS natural sciences 180 ECTS medical studies Master Bachelor

Rethinking about bachelor-master Why? -first introduction has been pragmatic -too many (70 Ba & 110 Ma) programmes - Ba. Ma: two different diploma’s -bachelor degree has a value of its own

Bachelor - Master, educational philosophy Bachelor: focus on student - academic training, general competence - broaden interest in field of study - preparation for master studies Master: focus on expertise - specialisation (professional or scientific) - specialised competence - international enrolment and classroom

Bachelor structure academic skills 150 ECTS 30 ECTS Year 3 free minor - major - knowledge - field of study - academic training Year 2 - academic training - e. g. specialisation Year 1

Advantages of this Bachelor model - visible academic (and not professional) training - freedom of choice for student + exchange - creation of multidisciplinary study tracks * reduced need for new studies * increased flow bachelor -> master - mono-disciplinary tracks might be interesting as a minor (not as major)