Curriculum / Module
Standard programme plan Transformation Studies, M.A. (Annex 3 to the PStO)
| Complex or module | Credits (LP) in the semester | Total CP | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Mandatory modules | |||||
| 13922 - Introduction to Transformation Studies | 6 | ||||
| 13923 - Transformation Theories | 6 | ||||
| 13924 - Transformation: Design and Methodologies | 6 | ||||
| 41514 - Study Project | 12 | ||||
| Subject-related modules of the chosen discipline | 36 | ||||
| Method modules | 12 | ||||
| Compulsory elective modules from other disciplines | 6 | ||||
| Interdisciplinary studies (FÜS) | 6 | ||||
| 14078 - Master Thesis | 30 | ||||
| Total | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
Catalogue of Core Modules Transformation Studies, M.A. (Annex 1, PStO)
| Modul-Nr. | Komplexe und Module | Status | Bewertung | Leistungspunkte |
| Pflichtmodule | 30 | |||
| 13922 | Introduction to Transformation Studies | P | Prü | 6 |
| 13923 | Transformation Theories | P | Prü | 6 |
| 13924 | Transformation: Design and Methodologies | P | Prü | 6 |
| 41514 | Study Project | P | Prü | 12 |
| Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Soziokulturelle Transformation“1 | 36 | |||
| Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Sozioökonomische & institutionelle Transformation“2 | 36 | |||
| Fachspezifische Module der Studienrichtung „Soziotechnische Transformation“3 | 36 | |||
| Methodenmodule4 | 12 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul aus einer anderen Studienrichtungen Wahlbereich FÜS-Angebot | 6 | |||
| Modul zum Fächerübergreifenden Studium (FÜS)5 | 6 | |||
| 14078 | Master Thesis | P | Prü | 30 |
| Summe | 120 | |||
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 title | Assessment | LP |
| 13945 | Europe in Transformation | Prü | 6 |
| 13655 | Un/disciplining Knowledge: Technology, Science, and Society in Transformation | Prü | 6 |
| 13706 | Justice and Diversity in Environmental Change | Prü | 6 |
| 13705 | Sociology of Sustainable Development | Prü | 6 |
| 37404 | Culture and Globalisation | Prü | 6 |
| 37106 | Social Change and Continuity | Prü | 6 |
| 13927 | Concepts of Social Criticism and Social Transformation | Prü | 6 |
| 13946 | Mobility and Digitalisation | Prü | 6 |
| 13739 | Anthropos in the Anthropocene | Prü | 6 |
| 13656 | What Material Culture? Transformative Processes in Technology and Art | Prü | 6 |
| 14148 | Media in Transformation - Media Theory and Analysis | Prü | 6 |
| 13899 | Urban Transformation / Urban Studies | Prü | 6 |
| 13904 | Heritage and Transformation in Regional and Urban Studies | Prü | 6 |
| 12983 | Climate Change and Migration | Prü | 6 |
| 14466 | Fit4Future Summer School | Prü | 6 |
Table 2B: Modules for major Socioeconomic and Institutional Transformation
| Modul-Nr. | Modultitel | Bewertung | LP |
| 13957 | Behavioural Economics | Prü | 6 |
| 13958 | Economics of Innovation | Prü | 6 |
| 13953 | Economic Perspectives on Climate Neutrality | Prü | 6 |
| 13811 | Behavioral Resource Management: Thinking and Decision-Making under Risk and Ambiguity | Prü | 6 |
| 13925 | Alternative Economies | Prü | 6 |
| 13960 | Transformation: Law, Governance, Ethical Foundations | Prü | 6 |
| 13959 | Law and Economics | Prü | 6 |
| 13907 | Anthropocene and Law | Prü | 6 |
| 13356 | Global Change and Legal Responses | Prü | 6 |
| 14288 | Psychology of Entrepreneurship and Change | Prü | 6 |
| 14466 | Fit4Future Summer School | Prü | 6 |
| 14495 | Optimization in Business Transformation | Prü | 6 |
| 11284 | Advanced Studies of International Environmental Law | Prü | 6 |
| 12983 | Climate Change and Migration | Prü | 6 |
| 14494 | The Political Economy of Transformation | Prü | 6 |
| 14498 | International Marketing | Prü | 6 |
| 14870 | Resourcing in Entrepreneurship | Prü | 6 |
Table 2C: Modules for major Sociotechnical Transformation
| Modul-Nr. | Modultitel | Bewertung | LP |
| 13656 | What Material Culture? Transformative Processes in Technology and Art | Prü | 6 |
| 13796 | Just Energy Transition | Prü | 6 |
| 13659 | Sustainability and Digitalisation | Prü | 6 |
| 13109 | Philosophy of Technology and Nature | Prü | 6 |
| 13795 | Market Integration of Renewable Energies and Sector Coupling | Prü | 6 |
| 13717 | Decarbonization of Industrial Processes | Prü | 6 |
| 14069 | Biomass and Bioenergy | Prü | 6 |
| 13234 | Communication of Science and Technology | Prü | 6 |
| 14466 | Fit4Future Summer School | Prü | 6 |
| 14633 | Autumn School Technoscience, Environment, and Society | Prü | 6 |
| 14132 | Multidimensional Approaches for Technology Assessment | Prü | 6 |
Table 2D: Method modules
| Modul-Nr. | Modultitel | Bewertung | LP |
| 13711 | Colloquium Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research | Prü | 6 |
| 13714 | Research Methods in Business Administration and Economics | Prü | 6 |
| 37101 | Intercultural Competence | Prü | 61 |
| 14440 | Causal Data Science | Prü | 6 |
| 13710 | B-TU for Future - Transdisziplinäres Modul für Klimaschutz und nachhaltige Entwicklung | Prü | 6 |
| 14147 | Media of Transformation - Film Course | Prü | 6 |
| 14148 | Media of Transformation - Media Theory and Analysis | Prü | 6 |
| 13983 | Interdisciplinary Thinking and Practice | Prü | 6 |
| 13234 | Communication of Science and Technology | Prü | 6 |
| 14493 | AI-Assisted Statistics: Exploring Data with ChatGPT & Co | Prü | 6 |
| 14872 | Design Science in Entrepreneurship and Management | Prü | 6 |
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
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 .