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The Faculty of Humanities’ bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals have now been incorporated into SDU’s new structure for programme pages on sdu.dk. The new structure is designed to help prospective students explore their options and find the right programme for them.SDU’s range of study options has become more complex, with more campus locations, specialisations and programme types – and the reform of master’s programmes will introduce even more versions of the same programme.At the same time, many prospective students find a programme directly through a search rather than by navigating the menus on sdu.dk. The new structure therefore brings related programmes and their different versions together under shared entry pages, making it easier to explore and compare options within the same subject area – whichever programme they find first.Improved communication with prospective students At the Faculty of Humanities, the restructuring has been carried out by HUM Communication and covers a total of 357 pages across bachelor’s programmes, master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals.The content of the bachelor’s programme pages was improved in 2025. The current project has extended the same structure and systematic approach to master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals, with HUM Communication also undertaking extensive work to develop the content.The focus has been on explaining the academic content of each programme and giving prospective students a sound basis for assessing whether it matches their interests and academic background, what student life is like and which career opportunities it could lead to.Search engine optimisation has also been a priority, with the aim of improving the programmes’ visibility in search engines and AI services.A clearer overview of options and choicesThe new structure varies from programme to programme.Negot is one example of a shared entry page bringing together several versions of a programme. The master’s programme and its part-time version for working professionals are presented together, with the five master’s specialisations clearly highlighted. This gives applicants a clear overview of their options and the choices they need to make during the application process.The restructuring has also focused on tailoring information to different audiences. Programmes taught in English now have fully developed Danish-language pages aimed at Danish applicants, while the English-language pages are aimed at international applicants.Similarly, the content of the pages for part-time master’s programmes for working professionals has been tailored to address the specific information needs and questions of these students and their employers.A foundation for the programme portfolio of the futureThe restructuring has given the Faculty of Humanities a common foundation for presenting its programmes on sdu.dk. This will support current student recruitment while making it possible to incorporate new programmes and programme types as the reform of master’s programmes takes effect.

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SDU’s range of degree programmes has become increasingly complex, with programmes offered in more cities, a growing number of specialisations and different programme types. This development will be further reinforced by the master’s degree reform. SDU is therefore restructuring the programme pages on sdu.dk to give prospective students a clearer overview of their options.In future, related programmes will be brought together on shared pages. This applies, for example, to programmes with several specialisations or programmes offered both as full-time master’s programmes and as part-time master’s programmes for working professionals. The aim is to make it easier for prospective students to compare their options and find the programme that best suits them.During autumn 2026, the programme pages will therefore be given a new visual design and structure.The project is being managed centrally by SDU Communications and covers all the university’s bachelor’s, master’s and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals.How the project will be carried out at the Faculty of HumanitiesAt the Faculty of Humanities, the restructuring will be implemented in several stages. The faculty’s communication unit is responsible for the local implementation. This includes the technical restructuring of all the faculty’s programme pages to ensure that they support the new structure and remain visible in SDU’s programme selector.At the same time, the faculty is working on content development and search engine optimisation (SEO) for the pages covering master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals. The aim is to strengthen their online visibility and support the recruitment of prospective students.The technical restructuring will take place in autumn 2026, while the content development and SEO work will continue into spring 2027. Similar work was carried out for the bachelor’s programmes in autumn 2025.What can heads of studies and academic environments expect?Content development will initially be prioritised for programmes that primarily recruit external applicants. At the same time, programme pages will be created for new master’s programmes and part-time master’s programmes for working professionals as the programmes are submitted for approval. This will make it possible to build awareness of the programmes and support recruitment well in advance of the application deadline.Heads of studies for programmes undergoing content development in addition to the technical restructuring will be involved and kept informed as the work progresses and the pages go live.

“What can I become?” is one of the most important questions for prospective students. For Humanities programmes, the answer is rarely simple, as our degrees open the door to many different career paths. This is a strength in practice, but a challenge when it comes to communication. To make career perspectives more tangible, we have, over the past two months, developed 60 alumni profiles that put faces and stories to the many paths our graduates pursue. 60 pathways from education to careerThe profiles cover all Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with three alumni from each programme. Across industries and sectors, alumni share reflections on meaningful work, professional pride, and how their education continues to form the foundation of their careers. At the same time, the profiles offer a nuanced and inspiring picture of the many opportunities a Humanities degree provides—and help challenge simplified assumptions about humanities graduates’ career prospects. Strong perspectives on the programmesThe profiles are rich in positive reflections from student life. The alumni highlight academic content, teaching staff, and the competencies they developed as key factors shaping their careers and current professional practice. The alumni were selected in close collaboration with heads of studies and academic environments, with a focus on showcasing diverse career paths and ensuring broad representation. A coherent narrative across programme pagesThe alumni profiles are a central element of the overall content on the programme pages, supporting prospective students in answering three key questions: ·        [list][*]Do I fit in here? – through videos with relatable students[*]What will I encounter academically? – through clear programme descriptions    [*]What can this lead to? – through alumni profiles demonstrating concrete career paths [/list]Use in recruitmentThe profiles are featured on programme pages on sdu.dk targeting prospective students and form part of Humanities’ recruitment and communication efforts, including LinkedIn, campaigns, and guidance activities.Where to find the profilesAll alumni profiles are available on the programme pages on sdu.dk under “Career” (scroll down the page). Examples:       American Studies:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/amerikanske-studier/karriere        Library and Information Science:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/biblioteksvidenskab-it-kommunikation/karriere        Negot:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/negot/karriere        Classical Studies:https://www.sdu.dk/da/uddannelse/bachelor/oldtidskundskab/karriereFor us in the Communications Office, it has been a great pleasure to speak with 60 highly engaged alumni. Their stories have been marked by pride and enthusiasm for both their education and their time at SDU—and this quite naturally resonates with us as well. // HUM COM

The Faculty has now published a plan for the strategic development of programmes at the Faculty of Humanities towards 2030. The plan is based on the Faculty’s 2030 strategy and has been prepared in dialogue with programme directors and departments, including discussions at the recent summer seminar.Through a major curriculum reform, effective from September 2027, the initiative aims to realise several of the educational objectives set out in the 2030 strategy and strengthen the overall financial sustainability of the programme portfolio. The overarching purpose of the reform is to enhance quality, relevance, coherence and interdisciplinarity across the Faculty’s programmes. Its specific objectives are to increase interdisciplinary collaboration and shared teaching, embed digital competences in all curricula, introduce new teaching and working methods that foster student engagement, and establish clearer career pathways from the start of the programme through to entry into the labour market, with particular emphasis on teacher training for upper secondary education. The reform comprises four key areas of action:[list=1][*]Increased Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Shared TeachingThe aim is to expand the number of interdisciplinary and jointly taught courses – based on shared needs for new modules and opportunities for joint teaching where subjects overlap – thereby promoting interdisciplinarity, ensuring a critical mass of students in classes, and securing financial sustainability across all programmes.[*]Curriculum Reform with a Focus on Digital CompetencesThe aim is to ensure that graduates consistently possess the digital skills demanded in the humanities labour market. [*]Career Pathways Oriented Towards Upper Secondary EducationThe aim is to strengthen the relevance of programmes geared towards upper secondary teaching and to clarify the route to a career as a secondary school teacher for both prospective and current students. [*]Engaging Teaching and Working MethodsThe aim is to develop teaching formats and working practices that increase student engagement both within and beyond staff-led teaching, in line with the Humanities Model. This includes working with compulsory learning activities and strengthening the interaction and relationship between students and academic staff.[/list]Work is now commencing in task groups under the four areas of action, comprising programme directors, deputy heads of department, resource persons (including those responsible for pedagogical development and digital competences in programmes) and the Vice-Dean. Study boards and subject groups will, of course, be involved in the concrete implementation within curricula. If you would like to know more about the reform and how it will be implemented in the programmes you are associated with, please contact your programme director or deputy head of department.