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The Liberal Arts and Sciences BA\/BSc Program is a 4-year, 240 ECTS credit study program with a progressive storyline, covering academic skills, specialization, and room for exploration.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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(ECTS distribution according to the \u201cLAS Study and Exam Regulations 2026\u201d, effective as of 1 October)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In the Electives, students undertake courses, including studies abroad, and projects to deepen and\/or broaden their studies and to enhance their profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Majors provide an in-depth education in an interdisciplinary academic field. At the end of the Foundational Year and after having taken three Introductions, students choose one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Core includes basic and advanced academic skills, reflections on knowledge and science, and a curriculum on responsibility and leadership. Core courses are taken by all LAS students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    The LAS Curriculum in Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\t
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