Implementation of the education

Each academic year consists of two semesters which are 20 weeks each, and each semester is further divided into two study periods.

The programme comprises 2 years of full-time studies (120 higher education credits) including a half-year degree project (30 higher education credits).

The programme comprises 34.5 higher education credits of general mandatory courses and 30 higher education credits of track-specific mandatory courses. The remaining 25.5 credits of elective courses are preferably selected from the list of recommended courses (see Appendix 1) or among other KTH courses.

To obtain a degree the conditions for at least one track must be fulfilled.

The programme is course-based. Lists of courses are included in appendix 1.

Courses in the first and the second cycle are graded on a scale from A to F. A-E are passing grades, A is the highest grade. The grades pass (P) and fail (F) are used for courses under certain circumstances.

Grading scale is found in the course syllabus.

Participation requires admission to courses within the programme and course registration.  
 
For further studies, special admission requirements for the course are to be fulfilled. Special admission requirements are listed in the respective course syllabus.

The degree project is the final part of the education and comprises 30 higher education credits. The project work may begin when special admission requirements for the course are fulfilled.

This degree is entitled “Teknologie masterexamen” - Master of Science (120 credits). The main field of the degree is indicated in the text of the diploma.