International Basic Studies in Humanities
In this programme you will study subjects such as identity, anthropology, writing systems and types of text as well as ethics and political philosophy. You will work in projects with theories and methods of humanities and gain insight into culture, history and language.
In this programme you will study subjects such as identity, anthropology, writing systems and types of text as well as ethics and political philosophy.
You will work in projects with theories and methods of humanities and gain insight into culture, history and language.
Facts
Name: International Basic Studies in Humanities
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
In the International Basic Studies in Humanities programme, you will learn to use the theories and methods of the humanities through project work and courses. You will work with humanistic subjects such as culture, history, language and art in an interdisciplinary perspective.
International Basic Studies in Humanities has four dimensions:
- Subjectivity and learning, which is tied to the subjects pedagogy and psychology. You will study subjects such as Identity, Learning, Power, Gender and Ethnicity as well as the pedagogical and psychological theories that are used with sociological and sociological theories
- History and culture, which deals with historical periods and culture movements. You will work with theories within history, anthropology, media sciences and cultural studies. You will also study the relationships between society and the individual, culture and nature, and between the past and present
- Text and symbols, which relates to language and written text studies. You will learn about writing systems and various types of text, such as fiction and film. The subject includes literature studies, argumentative analysis, language theories, as well as film and media theories
- Science and philosophy, which focuses on the history of ideas and scientific theories. You will work with subjects such as ethics, the philosophy of law, political philosophy and aesthetics, and you will examine concepts such as science, knowledge, truth, reality and objectivity
Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, courses and lectures. Project work makes up about half of the study.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk .
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study International Basic Studies in Humanities in Roskilde.
Roskilde University
International Basic Studies in Humanities constitutes the first 2 years of a 3-year BA programme at Roskilde University, and gives 120 ECTS credits.
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the studies at www.ruc.dk .
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
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