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Study programme Transformation Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)

Curriculum / Module

Standard programme plan

Standard programme plan Transformation Studies, M.A. (Annex 3 to the PStO)

Complex or moduleCredits (LP) in the semesterTotal CP
1234
Mandatory modules
13922 - Introduction to Transformation Studies6
13923 - Transformation Theories6
13924 - Transformation: Design and Methodologies6
41514 - Study Project12
Subject-related modules of the chosen discipline36
Method modules12
Compulsory elective modules from other disciplines 6
Interdisciplinary studies (FÜS)6
14078 - Master Thesis30
Total30303030120
Catalogue of Core Modules

Catalogue of Core Modules Transformation Studies, M.A. (Annex 1, PStO)

Modul-Nr.Komplexe und ModuleStatusBewertungLeistungspunkte
 Pflichtmodule  30
13922Introduction to Transformation StudiesPPrü6
13923Transformation TheoriesPPrü6
13924Transformation: Design and MethodologiesPPrü6
41514Study ProjectPPrü12
 Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Soziokulturelle Transformation“136
 Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Sozioökonomische & institutionelle Transformation“236
 Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Soziotechnische Transformation“336
 Methodenmodule412
 Wahlpflichtmodul aus einer anderen Studienrichtungen Wahlbereich FÜS-Angebot6
 Modul zum Fächerübergreifenden Studium (FÜS)56
14078Master ThesisPPrü30
 Summe  120
Catalogue of Elective Modules

Catalogue of Elective Modules Transformation Studies, M.A. (Annex 2, PStO) Der Wahlpflichtmodulkatalog kann nach § 6 Abs. 6 angepasst werden.

Table 2A: Modules for major Sociocultural Transformation

Modul-Nr.Modul titleAssessmentLP
13945Europe in TransformationPrü6
13655Un/disciplining Knowledge: Technology, Science, and Society in TransformationPrü6
13706Justice and Diversity in Environmental ChangePrü6
13705Sociology of Sustainable DevelopmentPrü6
37404Culture and GlobalisationPrü6
37106Social Change and ContinuityPrü6
13927Concepts of Social Criticism and Social TransformationPrü6
13946Mobility and DigitalisationPrü6
13739Anthropos in the AnthropocenePrü6
13656What Material Culture? Transformative Processes in Technology and Art Prü6
14148Media in Transformation - Media Theory and AnalysisPrü6
13899Urban Transformation / Urban StudiesPrü6
13904Heritage and Transformation in Regional and Urban StudiesPrü6
12983Climate Change and MigrationPrü6
14466Fit4Future Summer SchoolPrü6

 

 

Table 2B: Modules for major Socioeconomic and Institutional Transformation

Modul-Nr.ModultitelBewertungLP
13957Behavioural EconomicsPrü6
13958Economics of InnovationPrü6
13953Economic Perspectives on Climate NeutralityPrü6
13925Alternative EconomiesPrü6
13960Transformation: Law, Governance, Ethical FoundationsPrü6
13959Law and Economics Prü6
13907Anthropocene and LawPrü6
13356Global Change and Legal ResponsesPrü6
14288Psychology of Entrepreneurship and ChangePrü6
14466Fit4Future Summer SchoolPrü6
14495Optimization in Business TransformationPrü6
11284Advanced Studies of International Environmental LawPrü6
12983Climate Change and MigrationPrü6
14494The Political Economy of TransformationPrü6
14498International MarketingPrü6
14870Resourcing in EntrepreneurshipPrü6

 

Table 2C: Modules for major Sociotechnical Transformation

Modul-Nr.ModultitelBewertungLP
13656What Material Culture? Transformative Processes in Technology and ArtPrü6
13796Just Energy TransitionPrü6
13659Sustainability and DigitalisationPrü6
13109Philosophy of Technology and NaturePrü6
13795Market Integration of Renewable Energies and Sector CouplingPrü6
13717Decarbonization of Industrial ProcessesPrü6
14069Biomass and BioenergyPrü6
13234Communication of Science and TechnologyPrü6
14466Fit4Future Summer SchoolPrü6
14633Autumn School Technoscience, Environment, and SocietyPrü6
14132Multidimensional Approaches for Technology AssessmentPrü6

Table 2D: Method modules

Modul-Nr.ModultitelBewertungLP
13711Colloquium Transdisciplinary Sustainability ResearchPrü6
13714Research Methods in Business Administration and EconomicsPrü6
37101Intercultural CompetencePrü61
14440Causal Data SciencePrü6
13710B-TU for Future - Transdisziplinäres Modul für Klimaschutz und nachhaltige EntwicklungPrü6
14147Media of Transformation - Film CoursePrü6
14148Media of Transformation - Media Theory and AnalysisPrü6
13983Interdisciplinary Thinking and PracticePrü6
13234Communication of Science and TechnologyPrü6
14493AI-Assisted Statistics: Exploring Data with ChatGPT & CoPrü6
14872Design Science in Entrepreneurship and ManagementPrü6
Supplementary Modules

Supplementary Modules

In individual cases, elective modules worth up to 30 LP may be replaced by supplementary modules within the meaning of § 26 of the Framework Study Regulations. This does not apply to modules from PhD programmes and language courses offered by the Central Language Department. Supplementary modules must be approved by the examination board before they can be taken.

FÜS Module Catalogue

FÜS Module Catalogue

In the winter semester 2025/2026, the modules listed in the module catalogue are permitted for interdisciplinary studies in BTU degree programmes. Other modules may not be taken in interdisciplinary studies.

Please note the negative lists of the study programmes in the module catalogue, which have been determined by the programme directors! Not all modules are permitted in every degree programme.

FÜS module catalogue for the winter semester 2025/2026

The interdisciplinary studies (FÜS) serve to impart interdisciplinary knowledge that goes beyond the subject-specific curricula. The FÜS does not replace the necessary and integrated transfer of skills from the perspective of the individual degree programme, but rather supplements it with subject-independent aspects.

Guideline for interdisciplinary studies

In modularised degree programmes, examination registration for modules in interdisciplinary studies must be completed online .