Bachelor's Programme European Ethnology
Curriculum (2012W)
Bachelor of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of Qualification
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies
Study code
UC 033 623
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor European Ethnology gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor European Ethnology, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2012W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme European Ethnology.
Information on the Curriculum (2012W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 25 2021, Issue 71. No. 793 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 30 2016, Issue 57, No. 604 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2 2016, Issue 24, No. 368 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 16 2015, Issue 83, No. 625 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 18 2015, Issue 65, No. 493 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 4 2012, Issue 32, No. 315
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage (STEOP) which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- Introduction to Research Fields and Positions in European Ethnology (CM 5 lit.a/2h/ 5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Fundamentals of Cultural Studies (CM 1/2h/ 5 ECTS-Credits)
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
- SL Introduction to research fields and positions in European Ethnology (5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Introduction to Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-Credits)
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
General Information
5.0 ECTS-AP: Fundamentals of Cultural Studies
15.0 ECTS-AP: Introduction to Research Fields and Positions in European Ethnology
5.0 ECTS-AP: Regional Culture > continue second semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-AP: Regional Culture
15.0 ECTS-AP: Methods and Approaches of European Ethnology
5.0 ECTS-AP: Cultural Differences > continue in third semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Women and Gender Studies > continue in third semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Cultural History I
10.0 ECTS-AP: Cultural Theory
5.0 ECTS-AP: Cultural Differences
5.0 ECTS-AP: Material Culture and Signs > continue fifth semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Women and Gender Studies
10.0 ECTS-AP: Interculturality
10.0 ECTS-AP: Elective Module (Practice)
5.0 ECTS-AP: Cultural Encounters and Conflict
5.0 ECTS-AP: Global History > continue fifth semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Empirical Research and Fieldwork > continue sixth semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Current Directions and Developments > continue sixth semester
5.0 ECTS-AP: Material Culture and Signs
5.0 ECTS-AP: Global History
15.0 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
5.0 ECST-AP: Current Directions and Developments in European Ethnology
5.0 ECTS-AP: Empirical Research and Fieldwork
5.0 ECTS-AP: Elective Module
15.0 ECTS-AP: Bachelor's Thesis
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 51.4 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 29.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 13 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 5.8 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Submission of the Bachelor's Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis (Recommendation)
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Konrad Kuhn
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Brigitte Truschnegg