studielijst

A studielijst is a document used in Dutch education that lists the courses, modules, or subjects a student must complete to obtain a degree or finish a study program. It serves as a concrete overview of what the student is expected to study and in which sequence, and it is typically linked to the program’s curriculum and credit system.

A studielijst usually includes the course or module titles, codes, and the number of credits (ECTS) each component carries. It distinguishes between mandatory (required) and elective (optional) parts, and may indicate prerequisites, recommended order, and the semester or year in which a course should be taken. Some studielijsten also specify assessment forms, contact hours, and minimum performance standards.

The studielijst is used for planning, progress tracking, and quality assurance. It helps students plan their study trajectory, choose electives, and monitor completion toward the total credit requirement. Institutions use it in degree audits to verify that a student has fulfilled the program requirements for graduation. Changes to the studielijst are typically managed through faculty or program committees and may require approval, especially when they affect degree outcomes or accreditation.

In practice, the term can be used interchangeably with related concepts such as curriculum or study plan, though the studielijst is specifically the enumerated list of courses and credits. Students and advisors refer to it when constructing a study plan, ensuring alignment with program goals and external standards like the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). See also curriculum, study plan, and course catalog.