Credit module at Arts

A credit module is a module or course you take in another subject than your main subject and that can replace compulsory or elective courses in your degree programme, i.e. you qualify for credit transfer.

A credit module is therefore not a course you take in addition to your degree programme. If you would like to take modules in addition to your degree programme, please contact the Secretariat for Continuing Education at Arts. and chech out your possibilities for continuing and futher education at the Faculty of Arts 

The prerequisites for enrolment in a credit module are:

• You must be enrolled in a higher education programme at a Danish educational institution
  It is not a prerequisite that you have already enrolled in a degree programme at Aarhus University. The option of enrolment at a credit module is open to all who are enrolled as full-time students on a higher education programme at a Danish educational institution.

• That credit for the module/course can be transferred.
  The board of studies for your main subject must confirm that credit for the course can be transferred to your current degree programme and thereby replace a module in your current programme.

• That you fulfill the admission requirements 
  You must fulfill the admission requirements which apply for the specific education class/course. It is the board of studies who examinate, if you have the educational level it takes to follow and participate, in the wanted course.You can find the admission requirements for both the bachelors programme and the masters 
• Bachelor
• Master 

• That there are places available on the module in which you wish to enrol.
  The board of studies for the subject offering the module determines whether there are places available and whether you have the necessary academic level to attend the instruction and participate in the examination in the requested module. Please note that there may be special rules for courses at 1st semester.

1. Application for advance approval
   Before applying for admission to the credit module, you must obtain approval for the course to form part of your degree programme.
   To apply for advance approval of the requested course, use the application form for advance approval of credit modules found on mystudies.au.dk.
2. Application for admission to the requested credit module
   You must apply for admission to the credit module by complete and send the applicationsform for credit module(s). Remember to attach your advance approval as well as any appendices.
3. Response to your application
   The board of studies responsible for the credit module will process your application. You can expect to receive a response to your application no later than mid-January/mid-August.
4. Application for credit transfer following the course
   Once you have passed the course, the result will automatically be transferred to your degree programme. 
5. If you fail to pass the credit module
   If you fail to pass the credit module in the approved period, you can request an extension of the period of enrolment. You must ensure that your period of enrolment is extended by contacting Study Centre Arts.

1. Application for advance approval
   Before applying for admission to the credit module, you must obtain advance approval for the course to form part of your degree programme. The board of studies for your degree programme is responsible for granting advance approval. It is also a good idea to make sure that visiting students are admitted to the requested course. In most cases, it will be stated in the course description in the AU course catalogue.
2. Application for admission to the requested credit module
   To apply for admission to the credit module(s), you must complete and send the application form for credit module. You must upload the advance approval from your own board of studies/degree programme as well as any appendices.
3. Response to your application
   The board of studies responsible for the credit module will process your application. You can expect to receive a response to your application no later than mid-January/mid-August.
4. Application for credit transfer following the course
   Once you have passed the credit module, you must notify your own board of studies and submit documentation to ensure that the credits obtained for the module can be transferred to your degree programme.
5. If you fail to pass the credit module
   If you fail to pass the credit module in the approved period, you can request an extension of the period of enrolment. You must inform Study Centre Arts that your period of enrolment needs to be extended.

• You can apply for admission on (almost) all courses at the Faculty of Arts
  You can apply to be admitted as a guest student on almost all courses - see the AU course catalogue.
  You cannot apply for admission on courses placed on the 1st semester in a Bachelor’s degree programme.
  Applications are processed individually in collaboration with the board of studies for the subject.
  If you have any questions, please contact Study Centre Arts.
   
• When is the deadline for applying for advance approval?
  If you are a student at Aarhus University, you should be aware that there may be a deadline for submitting applications for advance approval to your board of studies. You can find the deadlines for applying for adcance approval here 
   
• The application deadline will soon expire, but I have not yet obtained advance approval – can I apply anyway?
  Yes – if you have not yet received a response to your application for advance approval, we encourage you to apply anyway and then submit your advance approval as soon as possible.
   
• I am having problems registering for exams in the credit module – what should I do?
  If you are having problems registering for courses and/or exams, please contact Study Centre Arts.
   
• I did not pass my exam in the credit module – can I take the exam again next semester?
  If you do not pass the credit module in the period in which your enrolment applies, you must contact Study Centre Arts and request that your period of enrolment be extended.
   
• I have completed the credit module, but why does it not appear in my study plan?
  Once you have passed the credit module, you must apply to the board of studies for your main subject to have the credits obtained for the course/module transferred to your degree programme. If you are a student at Arts, the credits should be transferred automatically. If not, please contact Study Centre Arts.
   
• Can I take a credit module from a Professional Master's degree programme?
  No. To apply for a credit module from a Professional Master's degree programme, please contact "Continuing and further education at the faculty of Arts"