… have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with the first cycle, and that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context;

… can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study;

… have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements;

… can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously;

… have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching at Swiss Higher Educational Institutions

Art. 4 Multi-tiered system of study (German / French / Italian)

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching at Swiss Higher Educational Institutions

Art. 7 Admission to a Master’s degree program: General regulations (German / French / Italian)

Art. 8 Admission to a Masters degree program with a Bachelor’s degree conferred by the same type of higher education institute (German / French / Italian)

Art. 9 Admission to a Master’s degree program with a Bachelor’s degree conferred by a different type of higher education institute (German / French / Italian)

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching

Art. 11 Degrees conferred by universities (German / French / Italian)

Art. 12 Degrees conferred by universities of applied sciences (German / French / Italian)

Art. 13 Degrees conferred by universities of teacher education (German / French / Italian)