What is a part-time degree program?
Studying part time allows students to complete a degree program with a reduced number of hours per semester. The content and objectives of the degree program remain unchanged, but the workload per semester is halved and the degree program stretched out over a longer period of time. This makes part-time study particularly attractive for people with professional, family or other commitments. It also promotes aspects such as family friendliness, lifelong learning and equal opportunities.
Difference between part-time study and degree programs for working professionals
Degree programs for working professionals are primarily self-study courses. The lectures and seminars usually take place during the evenings and at weekends. Virtual lectures and seminars are also often available. Students can easily integrate their professional work into their studies, for example in project work.
Part-time degree programs at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology offers part-time degree programs in a number of different subjects, in both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs.
Part-time degree programs at the Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at FAU offers the option of studying part time in a number of Master’s degree programs, and in the meantime also in certain Bachelor’s degree programs.