Module programs
Explore your options, expand your skills, obtain additional qualifications
The module programs at FAU consist of modules from existing degree programs which are brought together to form a new interdisciplinary program. Module programs can be helpful for deciding which degree program or main subject to study in the future.
Target group and requirements
The module program is particularly suitable for giving school leavers the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects. Students and professionals can expand their skills and shape their portfolio to suit their further academic or professional career by gaining additional qualifications.
Prospective students require a suitable university entrance qualification in order to be able to enroll at the university. No fees are charged apart from the semester fee.
Student status and BAföG rules
Students in the module program count as students pursuant to the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (Section 87(1) BayHIG) and enjoy all benefits of enrollment.
Until now, students who are enrolled in module programs have generally been entitled to child benefit until the age of 25 (taking Section 32 (4)(2a) Income Tax Act (EStG) into account). For more detailed information in your case, please contact your advisor at the family benefits office (Familienkasse).
However, module programs are not eligible for BAföG funding. This does have one advantage, though. It means that changing to a regular degree program at FAU after the module program does not count as changing degree program. This can prove helpful later on, as students who receive BAföG funding are generally only allowed to change once over the duration of their studies.
Module programs offered by FAU
Module programs are currently offered at FAU at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology and at the Faculty of Sciences.
Studium Philosophicum (orientation studies)
The „Studium Philosophicum“ is an orientation program that enables prospective students to get to know various subjects from the broad spectrum of the faculty. Modules from almost 30 subjects and the corresponding lectures, seminars, exercises and other courses can be taken according to individual interest. The courses belong to regular Bachelor’s degree programs. If examinations are taken there, then these achievements can be credited later in a regular course of study. During the Studium Philosophicum, students have full student status.
- Degree
- Orientation studies
- Duration of studies in semester
- 2
Digital Humanities (Module studies)
The Digital Humanities program offers exciting insights into the digital world of the social sciences and humanities. Accessible to all ages and with no admission restrictions, it enables students to understand and shape digital processes. Digital Humanities is a flexible and diverse modular program that shapes the future.
- Degree
- Certificate (Module studies)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 2
Cultural Studies: Italian Art, Literature and Language (Module studies)
Are you passionate about Italian art and culture? Would you like to gain insights into different subject areas, build up intercultural skills and sharpen your professional profile with an additional qualification? The interdisciplinary module “Italian Cultural Area: Art, Literature and Language“ offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Italian art and literature, increase your language skills, and graduate with a certificate after two semesters. In this way, you gain insights into art history and Romance studies without having to decide on a course of study right away, or you can usefully bridge the waiting period for a course of study with limited admission.
- Degree
- Certificate (Module studies)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 2
Modular Studies Naturale: Natural Sciences and Sustainability (Module studies)
The „Modulstudien Naturale: Naturwissenschaften und Nachhaltigkeit“ is an orientation program at (FAU, which you can choose to study for one or two semesters. During this time, you can take lectures, seminars and exercises from the Faculty of Natural Sciences as well as other FAU courses related to the subject area of sustainability. The courses are part of regular bachelor’s degree programs and you can take exams in them, which you can have credited to your subsequent studies if necessary. In doing so, you have full student status as defined by the Bavarian Higher Education Act.
- Degree
- Certificate (Module studies)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 1