For the top 10% students, the BSc PSY programme offers an excellence programme within the curriculum. A STAR programme is offered in five out of the eight core modules of the programme (in module 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8). When participating in the STAR programme, students are presented with an individual assignment next to the regular exams and assignments in the module. The STAR assignment is more challenging and more in-depth on the topic of the module concerned and is intended for ambitious students. Students can distinguish themselves with a STAR assignment after being selected to participate.
Selection
Information about the STAR programme, including method of selection, is introduced in the general information meeting for the first-year students during the first module. Participation in the STAR programme is by selection only and the selection process will be conducted separately for each module. For the selection, academic performance (grades) is the criteria used at selecting approximately 10% of the students. Those students will be invited to participate via e-mail by the programme coordinator.
Graduation with distinction
Successful participation in the STAR programme leads to a statement of the STAR/Excellence programme for the relevant module(s) on the diploma supplement. Completion of the STAR programme may also result in graduating with distinction (Cum Laude) as stated in the BSc PSY Programme Specific Part of the Education and Examination Regulations (EER).