The master's degree reform

A 1-year master's programme at SDU is for those who want a focused and targeted master's programme that provides a faster transition to the labour market.

It is organised as an intensive full-time programme of 75 ECTS credits with a fast pace, which makes it important that you can prioritise your studies. You will gain solid professional competences, developed in a research-based environment at SDU with a focus on quality and social relevance.

The reform allows graduates to supplement their master's degree with an additional 45 ECTS through continuing education courses when the national framework is ready.

You can apply for SU (the Danish State Educational Grant) while studying a 1-year master's programme.

A 2-year master's programme at SDU is for those who want to specialise in a subject area and develop research-based skills.

The 2-year master's programme is a full-time 120 ECTS programme of high academic quality where you gain in-depth knowledge of your chosen field. With a 2-year master's you will be an asset for your future workplace, but you can also continue your career in academia and research.

You can apply for SU (the Danish State Educational Grant) throughout the course of study.

With a master's degree programme for working professionals you can study for a master’s degree whilst working in a relevant job and link your academic skills and competences directly to relevant work tasks.

The programme is part-time and comprises 75 or 120 ECTS credits, depending on the programme and field of study.

You cannot apply for SU (the Danish State Educational Grant) while studying a master's programme for working professionals, as you must be in relevant employment throughout the programme.

You can apply for admission to a master's programme for working professionals if you meet the admission requirements and hold a relevant bachelor's degree or another relevant Danish or foreign degree at the same level, such as a bachelor's degree from a business academy.

A combined master's degree programme encompasses programmes that combine a period of full-time study with a period of part-time study and relevant work averaging 25 hours per week.

With a combined master's programme, you gain a solid theoretical foundation before applying your theoretical skills to practice in the workplace.

The programme can range from 75 to 120 ECTS, and its duration and structure depend on the specific field of study. 

You can be apply for admission to a master's programme for working professionals if you meet the admission requirements and have a relevant bachelor's degree or another relevant Danish or foreign degree at the same level, such as a bachelor's degree from a business academy.

You can apply for SU (the Danish State Educational Grant) for the period when the programme is organised as full-time study.