1. Bologna Process in Groningen Implementation of Ba/Ma, introduction of a major minor system George Mulder Academic Affairs & International Relations

2. First introduction of Bachelor / Master RUG in 2002/03 - Bologna declaration - European Higher Education Area - goal: to facilitate and increase student mobility - goal: transparency of higher education and of grades obtained

3. Bachelor-Master structure at RUG 2 cycle system (implemented in 2002 and 2003) humanities, economy, social sciences natural sciences Bachelor Master 180 ECTS 60 ECTS 120 ECTS 180 ECTS medical studies

4. Rethinking about bachelor-master Why? -first introduction has been pragmatic -too many (70 Ba & 110 Ma) programmes - BaMa: two different diploma’s -bachelor degree has a value of its own

5. Bachelor - Master, educational philosophy Bachelor: focus on student - academic training, general competence - broaden interest in field of study - preparation for master studies Master: focus on expertise - specialisation (professional or scientific) - specialised competence - international enrolment and classroom

6. Bachelor structure - major - field of study - academic training - e.g. specialisation 30 ECTS free minor 150 ECTS academic skills - knowledge - academic training Year 3 Year 2 Year 1

7. Advantages of this Bachelor model - visible academic (and not professional) training - freedom of choice for student + exchange - creation of multidisciplinary study tracks *reduced need for new studies *increased flow bachelor -> master - mono-disciplinary tracks might be interesting as a minor (not as major)