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V-ÅÅÅÅ-XXXX
Establishment of courses at first- and second cycle
Internal instruction no. 27/05
Applicable from 01-07-2007
Changed from 01-01-2008
This internal instruction is based upon:
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The Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100)
Ordinance (1993:1153) concerning the Reporting of Higher Education Studies etc. at
universities and university colleges
The University Board´s decision 11-02-1992 §6, P 1
President´s decision no. 386/00, reg. no. 930-680-01, doss. 311
President´s decision no. 1082/04, reg. no. 930-2004-2896, doss. 13
President´s decision no. 1251/04, reg.no. 930-2004-2896, doss. 13
President´s decision no. 894/04, reg.no. 930-2005-1297, doss. 50
President´s decision 124/07, reg.no. V-2007-0173, doss. 50
President´s decision 475/07, reg.no. V-2007-0646, doss. 54
President´s decision 476/07, reg.no. V-2007-0646, doss. 54
KTH’s work regulations p 4.3.2
Background
According to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) Chapter 6, §14-15, there
must be a course syllabus for first and second cycle courses. The syllabus should specify:
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the name of the course,
whether the course is at first cycle or second cycle level,
the number of university credits the course comprises,
the course’s advancement in relation to examination requirements for bachelor and
master courses (60 and 120 university credits),
the objectives of the course,
the primary content of the course,
the course literature and other educational aids to be used,
previous knowledge requirements and other conditions in addition to basic eligibility
that apply in order to be accepted on the course (special eligibility),
ways in which the students’ performance can be evaluated,
the grading system to be used,
whether the course is divided up into parts, and
whether the number of examination attempts/practical experience or equivalent
educational periods is limited in order to obtain a pass grade.
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The course syllabus must also specify when the syllabus or a change to it shall begin to apply
along with the interim regulations and other instructions required.
Courses will also be classified in accordance with the requirements in the Study-administrative
regulations (1993:1153).
In accordance with a decision by KTH, the following applies for the establishment of first
cycle and second cycle courses.
For course syllabus, a special template must be used so that KTH's courses can be presented in
a uniform fashion and to ensure that all information which should be included in the syllabus
is presented. The course syllabus must be available in Swedish and English. Templates for a
course syllabus are available under Forms and templates in Swedish and in English.
The following times apply for courses:
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15 February. Syllabus for summer courses must be decided.
15 March. Syllabus for autumn courses must be decided.
15 September. Syllabus for spring courses must be decided.
First cycle and second cycle courses at KTH shall comprise a minimum of six university
credits.
A decision regarding exemption from this requirement is taken by the faculty board.
First cycle courses are established by the Head of School following consultation with other
schools concerned. A decision on the establishment of a course is made at the school the
course is to be held. The continuing education courses offered are decided by the Vice-Dean
of faculty following preparation by the Head of School and in the university administration.
See below.
Establishment of continuing education courses
The director of undergraduate and master studies is responsible for the preparatory measures
on the establishment of courses. A special form must be completed in order for a course to be
formally set up. UF, the department of student records and information systems, registers the
course in LADOK.
Form: "New/change of course" (Forms and templates)
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