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Courses
Like all programs at Universiteit Maastricht, UCM
uses Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as method of instruction.
PBL is a student centered approach to teaching and
studying. The students discuss scientific and practical
problems prepared by faculty members, in small groups
of about 12 students. This so-called tutorial group
is guided by a faculty member, the tutor. Lectures
are used to provide overview, explain difficult subjects
or expand on the literature. Courses are taught in
English.
The PBL requires active participation and self-guided
initiative from students. Students must be highly
motivated and are expected to work hard. Classes are
small and emphasis is on independent learning and
group process. The approach is interdisciplinary and
students build their own curriculum from courses offered
in the sciences, humanities and social sciences, including
practical skills workshops and academic core courses.
Undergraduate exchange students enroll in a maximum
of 30 ECTS per semester (or 60 ECTS for a full year),
which is a normal full-time study load. AU students
should generally enroll in between 24 and 34 credit
hours. Information about courses, skills trainings
and projects can be found in the course catalogue.
As a consequence of the short 8-week periods of each
course, students are NOT allowed to change courses,
skills trainings or projects once they have started.
Visit the UCM Web site
for more information about the unique academic program
and course offerings.
Credits are earned by successfully completing courses,
projects and the skills training. A course earns 5
ECTS credits (3 AU), a skills training earns 2.5 ECTS
credits (1 AU) and a project earns 5 ECTS credits
(3 AU).
Please be aware that all courses, projects and skills
trainings at UCM have a compulsory attendance. An
attendance record is kept for all meetings. More information
about the rules and regulations can be found in the
Student Handbook.
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