Studienaufbau
Duration of Studies
6 semesters – 180 credit points (cp)
Composition of the Degree Programme
The study programme is a full-time programme requiring approximately 40 hours of workload per week, including preparation and follow-up. The programme is organized in modules (courses). Each module comprises four semester hours per week and is completed with a final examination as given in the module description. The final grade of the study programme is calculated from the achieved module grades.
In the first four semesters, students build up their knowledge base in a total of 20 mandatory modules (core modules). Having completed the core modules, the students are well equipped with a solid scientific education and ready to deepen their knowledge in specific research areas.
By individually choosing their 8 optional modules (profile modules) from a diverse range of study areas, students shape their individual competence profile. Two profile modules can be replaced by a work placement in order to gain initial professional experience.
In the final semester the students work on their Bachelor's thesis, demonstrating their ability to independently address a well-defined task within a given timeframe using established scientific methods.
Structure of the Bachelor’s Degree Course
The Bachelor’s degree course consists of 27 modules (180 credits):
| Modules | ||
|
Core Competence (mandatory modules) |
20 modules | 120 credits |
|
Profile Competence (optional modules) |
8 modules | 48 credits |
| Bachelor‘s thesis | 12 credits | |
| Total | 28 modules | 180 credits |
Core Modules (Mandatory Courses,6 CP each)
(subject to approval by the responsible committees)
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Introduction to Global Food Systems
- Language Acquisition I*
- Language Acquisition II*
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Agriculture and Environment
- Policy and Food Systems
- Foundation of Nutritional Physiology
- Land Use Systems
- Climate Science
- Food Production: Animals
- International Food and Nutrition Security
- Intercultural Communication
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Food Production: Plants
- Sustainability of Food
- Food Economic
- Thesis Lab: Scientific Writing and Communication
*In the two Language Acquisition modules, students expand and deepen their knowledge of the German language. In addition, further German modules can be incorporated into the programme as profile modules. Gradually improving their German language skills in this way enables students to reach CEFR level C1 by the end of their studies, thereby fulfilling the language requirements for German-language Master's programmes.
These two language modules are also mandatory for native German speakers. Instead of German, you may choose another language from the full range of languages offered at JLU. This will enable you to develop your intercultural skills and prepare for an international career.
Profile Modules (6 CP each)
Broad allround knowledge or specialisation - both are possible. Our students have it in their hands, they put together their studies according to their individual inclinations from the range of profile modules. Students can select profile modules from subject areas such as:
- International Cooperation
- Regional Analysis and Planning
- Sustainability Assessment
- Policy and Economics
- Agricultural Production
- Natural Resources
- Lanscape ecology and Ecosystem Function
- Modelling and Monitoring
Work Placement (optional) (12 CP)
The programme offers a voluntary work placement that enables our students to gain an initial insight into the various areas of professional activity in which they hope to pursue in the future. The work placement also enables them to collect hands-on professional experience and establish contacts with potential employers. The variety of contacts that our faculty possesses allows us to provide expert support to students seeking a work placement.
The work placement module replaces two profile modules (12 CP).