Which modules must be included in the GOP?

The requirements and regulations for the Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung (GOP) vary depending on the faculty and degree program. It is therefore not possible to give one answer that will apply to all cases.

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A total of 40 ECTS credits are allocated to the GOP. These must be completed by the end of the third subject semester at the latest.

There are  different regulations  regarding the GOP, depending on the degree program. The relevant information can be found in the corresponding degree program and examination regulations.

There is no standard that applies across the board. The scope is usually between 30 and 32.5 ECTS credits. The GOP must be completed by the end of the third subject semester at the latest.

School of Business, Economics and Society (FAU WiSo)

The GOP comprises 50 ECTS credits, as specified in the currently valid degree program and examination regulations (FPO). The corresponding modules must be passed by the end of  the third subject semester at the latest. Examinations for the GOP can only be repeated once (unlike all other modules, which may be repeated several times). Business Studies now has a fixed structure for the GOP.

School of Law

In the first part of the degree program (semesters 1-4), students attend fundamental subjects in law, foundation courses and lectures. Examinations must be completed in all subjects and students must pass an intermediate examination. Public Law as a second subject (Bachelor’s degree): The first two semesters of the Bachelor’s degree program constitute what is known as the assessment phase. This is completed with the Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung (GOP). According to Section 6 FPO ÖR in conjunction with Section 30 ABMStPO/Phil, the GOP is not a separate examination but requires the achievement of 20 ECTS credits. These come from three modules: The introductory module, the basic module, and either the module on constitutional law or the module on fundamental rights.

In teaching degree programs, the GOP is structured differently depending on the type of school. The relevant regulations can be found in the examination regulations for teaching degrees (LAPO). A total of 40 ECTS credits must be completed, also by the end of the third semester at the latest.