Boards of studies

The boards of studies are responsible for the organisation, implementation and development of study programmes and teaching, including:

1. assuring and enhancing the quality of education and teaching, and following up on course evaluations
2. developing proposals for and amendments to curricula
3. approving plans for the organisation of courses, tests and other forms of assessment included in exams
4. processing applications for credit transfers (including credits transferred in advance) and exemptions
5. discussing all matters of importance relating to the programmes and courses, including issues presented by the Rector

Regulatory basis for the work of the boards of studies:

• Standard rules of procedure for boards of studies in the University of Copenhagen
• The University Act 18 (4).

Members of the boards of studies

The dean determines the number of members in each board of studies, however, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 members. The boards of studies consist of an equal number of representatives from the academic staff (ViP) and students. The academic staff are elected by and among the academic staff for a three-year period. The students are elected by and among the students for a one-year period. The composition of the study board should as far as possible reflect the programs covered by the board of studies. The chairperson of the board of studies is elected by the board among the academic staff in the board for a three-year period. The vice-chairperson of the board of studies is elected among the student members in the board.

The boards of studies

• The Board of Studies in Anthropology, the bachelor and master’s programmes in Anthropology, and the Professional Master in Health Anthropology
• The Board of Studies in Psychology (in Danish), the bachelor and master’s programmes in Psychology and the bachelor program in Cognitive Data Science
• The Board of Studies in Sociology, the bachelor and master’s programmes in Sociology
• The Board of Studies in Political Science (in Danish), the bachelor and master’s programmes in Political Science, and the master’s programme in Social Science
• The Board of Studies in Economics, the bachelor and master’s programmes in Economics
• The Board of Studies in Global Development, master's programme in Global Development
• The Board of Studies in Social Data Science, master's programme in Social Data Science
• The Board of Studies in Security Risk Management, master’s programme in Security and Risk Management