Denmark: University Leaders Say Shorter Master’s Programs Cause Uncertainty Among Students
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- 04 Apr 2023
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The Danish government’s plan to reform higher education, which includes converting half of the two-year master’s programs to one year-programs, was not welcomed by academic leaders.
According to the education reform plan, master’s programs will be shortened from two years to one year and three months, with degrees to be organized during two semesters, followed by a final assignment that must be completed in the summer.
The proposal has drawn criticism from academics and students, who said it could affect the quality of higher education and will not help students’ well-being, as justified by the government, Erudera.com reports.
Commenting on the reform, Brian Bech Nielsen, rector of Aarhus University and chairman of Danish Universities, and Lene Tanggard, rector of Design School Kolding, said that it would cause more uncertainty about the future of students’ careers.
In a joint paper published in Akademikerbladet, they expressed concerns that the reform will not improve students’ well-being but result in the opposite. Read More…
