The Master’s degree programme includes:

• core curriculum (35 credits) including a graduation project and an additional project;

• final specialisation (30 credits);

• one or more major courses;

• elective courses to round out the programme

The Master’s degree project (5 credits) is completed at the beginning of the programme (1st year) while the graduation project is normally completed at the end of the programme (2nd year). It is recommended that students take courses in their specialisation (30 credits) at the beginning of their Master’s programme (1st year). However, students may take specialised courses in the 1st or 2nd year as long as they have completed the course prerequisites. This is particularly the case for students who completed part of their education abroad.

If during the student’s previous studies, he or she has already taken a course that is part of the programme (either required or elective) or they have participated in an academic activity that is approved by the programme commission, the student may count this activity toward their graduation requirements (but only if they respect programme rules). The student will also verify that he/she has obtained the minimum number of credits required for the approval of their diploma as well as for the approval of their major (in order to include their academic distinctions in the diploma supplement).

These types of programmes will be submitted for approval by the relevant Master’s degree programme commission.