Degree types and main fields of study

At Örebro University there is a large number of main fields of study for bachelor's and master's degrees. You can find more information about the main fields of study and different degree types in the document:
Local requirements for general qualifications - regulations.

Higher Education Diploma

A Higher Education Diploma requires 120 credits. Courses of at least 60 credits in a main field of study are required, including a indipendent degree project of at least 7.5 credits with the label G1E.

Degree of Bachelor

A bachelor's degree requires 180 credits. At least 90 credits have to be completed within the main field of study. In the main field of study, 30 credits must originate from advanced level courses including an independent degree project comprising 15 credits with the label G2E. Depending on the combination of courses, your degree can have different suffixes, e.g. Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Degree of Bachelor of Science.

Degree of Master (60 credits)

To be eligible for a one-year master's degree you must hold a first cycle degree. A one-year master's degree requires 60 credits. At least 45 credits must be completed at the second cycle and, of these, at least 30 credits have to be completed within the main field of study. The main field of study must include an independent degree project comprising at least 15 credits with the label A1E . Depending on the combination of courses your degree can have different suffixes, for example Master of Arts (60 credits), Master of Science (60 credits).

Degree of Master (120 credits)

To be eligible for a two-year master's degree you must hold a first cycle degree. A two-year master's degree requires 120 credits. At least 90 credits must be completed at the second cycle and, of these, at least 60 credits have to be completed within the main field of study. The main field of study must include an independent degree project comprising at least 30 credits with the label A2E. Depending on the combination of courses your degree can have different suffixes, for example Master of Arts (120 credits), Master of Science (120 credits).

Licenciate Degree

A licenciate degree can be issued on completion of at least 120 credits from a research study programme. A scientific paper of at least 60 credits must be included.

Doctoral Degree

A doctoral degree can be issued on completion of 240 credits from a research study programme. A thesis of at least 120 credits must be included.

Örebro University issues several professional degrees. Professional degrees are issued at the first or second cycles and most set study programmes lead to a professional degree. Professional degrees are awarded in the fields of engineering, health care, law, education, psychology etc.