1) Within the MSD 2017 some modules need a learning agreement (LA):

• all students: For the Focal Areas in Sustainability Research (FASR) module the LA is to be submitted as soon as all the classes for this module are passed successfully. For more details see template LA available here
• students with focus area in natural sciences have to create a LA for the Preparation Master’s Thesis in Natural Sciences module  (template available here).

2) In the following cases, some students have to fill in the form of a LA for one or both Complementary Knowledge modules:

• if students have chosen a MSD focus area different from the subject area of the bachelor's degree they have to create a LA for the Complementary Knowledge modulecorresponding to the bachelor's degree. For details see study guidelines Section 4.3.1 (document and template LA available here);
• if students have an interdisciplinary background they have to create a LA for the Complementary Knowledge module corresponding to the bachelor's degree. For details see study guidelines Section 4.3.2 (document and template LA available here).

3) In the following case, students have to to fill in the form of a LA for the alternative method class for the "Interdisciplinary Research in Sustainability" module (IRS):

• an alternative method course of a higher level than the one offered in the online course directory is only eligible for students with preliminary knowledgeand first degrees in the corresponding field (by default, students have to take three courses on disciplinary methods (3 x 3 CP) published in the online course directory and in the medium-term syllabus). NOTE: This rule applies from spring semester 2023 on. The alternative courses are listed in the medium-term syllabus; the procedure of replacement is explained in the same document (download document and template LA available here).