Study planning, guidance and information

In the second and third year of your bachelor study you have freedom to choose some of your courses. If you already know which direction you want to go you can choose courses in that area. If you are not sure which direction you want to go; then you can choose courses from different sub-disciplines and further orient yourself.  Elective and specialisation courses have entry requirements. This information is included in the course description in the Prospectus. Keep this in mind in your study planning.

We recommend a study load of 15ec per Block.  If you want to take more than 20ec in a Block you will need to request your Study Adviser’s permission by submitting the below request form.

Planning and support

Planning

Planning your programme requires skills and can sometimes be complicated. Your Study Adviser is available to help you understand: 

• The structure of the Bachelor Programme
• Binding Study Advice (BSA)
• How to make a study plan (use the curriculum planner 2023-24)
• Course and exam enrolment
• How to request to take more than 20ec in a Block 4, using the Block 4 request form
• How to request permission to enrol in Bachelor Project in Semester I.  See regulation and request form on prospectus page of Bachelor Project.  Form must be submitted before May 15.
• The entry requirements and application procedure for master's specialisations

Additional Guidance

First year students are guided by their tutor in the course Academic Skills Tutorial. At the end of the first year students receive Binding Study Advice (BSA).  Second year students have 2 individual meetings with their mentor/ teacher of the course Perspective on Career Planning.
Tutor and mentor

Questions?

Would you like to discuss your planning with your IBP study Adviser? Please send an email to studyadviseribp@FSW.leidenuniv.nl. Please make sure to include your study planning and your student number in the email.