Semester Abroad (MLA)

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture

Version

Version 1 of 21.08.2025.

Module identifier

44M0557

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

German, English, Others

ECTS credit points and grading

20.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

During the semester abroad, students can complete modules at Master's level in the field of landscape architecture totalling 20 credit points (CP) at an accredited university abroad.

Teaching and learning outcomes

Students select modules from the programme offered by the foreign university that correspond to the learning objectives of the Master's in Landscape Architecture.
The selected modules are specified in the Learning Agreement before the start of the semester, which must be updated within the first four weeks of the lecture period.

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 600 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
300Other-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
300Other-
Graded examination
  • Other
Remark on the assessment methods

Examination forms vary according to the chosen modules and requirements of the university abroad.


Information on the conversion of grades can be found in the official guideline of Osnabrück University of
Applied Sciences (Point 4.3. in Leitlinie zur Umsetzung § 11 ATPO).

If fewer than 20 credits are acquired at the university abroad, up to a maximum of 5 credits can be acquired through a relevant master's module at the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

Knowledge Broadening

By spending a semester abroad at a university, students broaden their overview of landscape architecture in an international context and acquire country-specific knowledge.

Knowledge deepening

During their semester abroad, students can deepen their understanding of certain topics in the field of land use transformation, depending on their choice of modules.
in the field of landscape architecture.

Knowledge Understanding

Through the semester abroad, students are able to reflect on how approaches to knowledge and subject
matter vary according to the cultural context of study.

Application and Transfer

Students can draw connections between their previous coursework and the modules they complete
abroad, applying knowledge and skills across cultural and institutional contexts.

Communication and Cooperation

Students can communicate with an expert audience about their subject matter using the technical
language and taking cultural contexts into account.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

Students learn to see themselves as members of a global community of researchers and practitioners working together on the challenges of landscape architecture.

Literature

Wird im Rahmen der gewählten Module bekanntgegeben.

Applicability in study programs

  • Landscape Architecture
    • Landscape Architecture M.Eng. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Schoppengerd, Johanna
    Further lecturer(s)

    alle Lehrenden Landschaftsarchitektur