Planning Your Studies

Define your objectives

Before starting your studies, reflect on your goals: where do you aim at, what do you want to learn, why do you study? Write down your thoughts. The clarification of your objectives will help you in choosing the right subjects and modes of study.

Schedule enough time for studying

Studying always requires commitment, motivation and time. Before starting your studies, please consider how you will organize time for them. The rule of thumb is that 1 ECTS credit (cr) equals approximately 27 hours of student work. Calendar management is essential when planning your studies. You should anticipate future tasks and schedule a certain weekly amount of time for studying.

We offer you different modes of study

JAMK’s Open Studies are implemented both through contact lessons and online learning. Studying can include independent work, lectures and/or group work. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis, in addition to developing strong practical competence. The courses can include writing, reading, discussion, but also hands-on doing. If you participate in an online course, you need to have basic computing skills and access to the Internet.

Remember that you will study for yourself, so the effort will be for your own benefit!