gennemstudier

Gennemstudier is a Danish term used in education to describe pursuing a study program in a continuous, integrated manner from start to finish. The concept emphasizes a cohesive curriculum where courses, examinations, and assignments are completed in a planned sequence rather than as isolated modules.

In Danish higher education, study programs are typically described by a defined study plan, progression requirements, and assessment criteria. A gennemstudie path implies following that official plan and achieving the required credits within a designated time frame. The term is often used to distinguish between students who follow a through-study trajectory and those who undertake more modular or interrupted study arrangements.

The through-study approach is commonly aligned with credit systems (such as the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and with formal degree requirements. It aims to provide a clear timeline for graduation and to help institutions manage resources, cohorts, and quality assurance. For students, gennemstudier can offer a structured pathway toward a degree, though it may also require sustained engagement and may pose challenges for those balancing work or care responsibilities.

Related concepts include delstudier (partial studies) and coresubjects that appear across a study program. While not universal in all fields, the term is used in official program descriptions and policy discussions to convey continuity and integrated curriculum design within Danish higher education.