Starting autumn 2027, Chalmers will have a new structure for its master's programmes. The aim is to clarify the content of each programme and to enable quicker adaptations to meet society's changing competence needs.
“This is an important part of our ambition to lift Chalmers to an international top level,” says Jörgen Blennow, Vice President for Education. “We always strive to offer internationally outstanding education that is continuously developed in collaboration with research, industry and society.”
The university initiated the development work on the master's programmes last autumn, with a first report delivered this spring. Around twenty working groups, consisting of both researchers and education management, have proposed approximately 35 new master's programmes. The work so far has focused on defining the overall purpose and vision of the future programmes, define the scope of their subject content, and suggest potential specialisations.
Existing subjects in new packaging
If you apply to Chalmers' master's programmes, you will still find the same subjects available as in the current course offerings, although programmes may have partially different names and be presented in a slightly different format.
Elective course packages and specialisations
Most programmes will include optional specialisations that can change over time and according to the needs that arise. This will make the university's processes for adapting educational offerings simpler, with shorter lead times than today.
As a master's student, you will also have the opportunity to choose so-called minors, that is course packages offering complementary competencies, which can be taken within the framework of all master's programmes. Examples include entrepreneurship or Data Science and AI. The range of specialisations and minors will be developed during the autumn semester of 2025.
Another change is that master's programmes will become more uniform in their structure. For instance, there will be a shared window for exchange studies. In addition, all programmes will have a project course, where you will meet students with other subject backgrounds than your own.
Final decisions expected in a year
The initial work to shape the new master's programmes has been carried out by broadly composed groups within the university. This spring, slightly smaller groups will take over to design the details of each programme proposal. The student union will remain involved throughout the process.
In one year from now, everything should be in place for a decision. The first students will apply in the autumn of 2027.
No changes for ongoing studies
If you have already started your master’s studies, you will be able to complete your education as planned. If necessary, for example after a longer study break, individual study plans will be set up to guide students towards the degree they plan to obtain.
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- Vice President, Education