Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor Major-Study Program in Popular Cultures 120 (from Fall Semester 2019)

The Bachelor Major-Study Program in Popular Cultures 120 is designed for students who have enrolled in the program starting from the Fall Semester 2019. This program is governed by the latest study regulations. The introductory phase of the first two semesters is identical for both the Major and Minor programs, allowing students to switch between the two without any loss of time.

Further Information

• A binding representation of the Major-Study Program in Popular Cultures 120 can be found in the "Annex to the Study Regulations."
• A compilation of information on the Bachelor-Study Programs can be found in the "Guidelines for Bachelor Popular Cultures" as well as in the "Guidelines of the Faculty of Philosophy."
• Study Regulations (general part) for the study in the Bachelor and Master's degree programs at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zurich
• Framework Ordinance on the Bachelor and Master's degree programs at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zurich

Modules, Module Groups, and Performance Records

All courses are part of a module or form their own module. There are three types of modules:

1. Compulsory Modules (P), which are obligatory and must be completed once during the course of study;
2. Elective Compulsory Modules (WP), which are not obligatory and can be taken at most once during the course of study (despite the name, there is no obligation to take WP modules in the Bachelor Popular Cultures);
3. Elective Modules (W), which can be freely chosen.

The modules are grouped into module groups, which are relevant for the correct composition of the 120 ECTS points that make up the study program as a whole. To successfully complete the program, not only must all P-modules be covered, but the necessary minimum credit points per module group must also be achieved. The exact numbers are presented in the special part of the study regulations for Popular Cultures.

A detailed description of the modules and the corresponding examination forms (module catalog) can be found here.

Please also note the corresponding information sheet on module-specific performance records (PDF, 151 KB).

Structure of the Study Program and Graduation

The Major, with a scope of 120 ECTS points, begins with the module group "Introduction to Popular Cultures." Based on this, further W and WP modules are chosen from various module groups. In the so-called "model curriculum" (see link below), you can find an exemplary course of study. Which module group a particular course belongs to can be found in the course catalog (under the "Part of" tab). Special attention is given to the minimum credit points for the groups "Popular Literatures and Media," "Everyday Cultures," and "Empirical Cultural Research." The latter also includes the compulsory P-module "Reading, Understanding, and Discussing Cultural Theories." This is the only P-module between the introductory and final phases of the study. The study program ends with the Bachelor's colloquium and the Bachelor's thesis.

A sample representation of a typical study structure can be found in the model curriculum. Please note that this is only a recommendation; the course can also look different without any disadvantages.

The Faculty of Philosophy provides information on all questions related to the completion of the study program.

Study Status: Recognized ECTS Points

To check your study progress in your current enrollment, please use the "Study Progress & Completion" app in your student portal.

Further Questions and Study Advice

Answers to more general questions related to the study can be found on the pages of the Student Services of the Faculty of Philosophy.

For the Bachelor Popular Cultures, there is also a separate FAQ section.

If you have not found what you are looking for in the above resources or wish to have a personal conversation, the study advice for Popular Cultures is also available to you.

Additional Information

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